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Homemade Hamburger Buns

These homemade hamburger buns are soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden every time. They have a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a tender texture that makes any burger taste better. Once you try these fresh, from-scratch buns, you’ll never want store-bought again.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Rise Time3 hours 10 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burger buns, hamburger buns, homemade bread, soft buns, yeast buns
Cooking Method: Oven
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal
Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 package active dry yeast 0.25 oz
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour divided
  • 1 cup warm water about 105°F
  • 2 large eggs divided
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer bowl, mix yeast, ½ cup flour, and warm water until smooth. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until foamy.
  • Add 1 egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Mix, then add remaining flour and knead with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes until soft and slightly sticky.
  • Transfer dough to a floured surface, shape into a ball, then place in an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise for about 2 hours until doubled in size.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Flatten the dough into a rectangle and cut into 8 equal pieces.
  • Shape each piece into a ball, then gently flatten into bun shapes about ½ inch thick and place on the baking sheet.
  • Cover loosely and let the buns rise for 1 hour until puffy. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix remaining egg with milk and brush over the buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  • Bake for 15–17 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Slightly sticky dough works best for soft, fluffy buns, avoid adding too much flour.
  • Let buns cool fully before slicing so they stay light and don’t compress.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3mg