Description
These soft and fluffy burger buns are perfect for homemade burgers, sandwiches, or dinner rolls. With a light texture, buttery flavor, and golden sesame seed topping, this easy foolproof recipe creates bakery-style buns right at home.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 egg yolk, for brushing
- 1 tbsp milk, for brushing
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
- Add the warm milk, egg, softened butter, and warm water to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until it becomes smooth, soft, and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, lightly dust with a little flour, but avoid adding too much.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Gently punch down the risen dough to release excess air. Divide it into 6 to 8 equal portions.
- Shape each portion into a smooth ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray with space between each bun.
- Cover the buns and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon milk. Brush the tops of the buns with the mixture.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for the best rise and texture.
- Avoid adding too much extra flour to keep the buns soft and fluffy.
- The dough should feel slightly tacky but manageable after kneading.
- For extra softness, cover the warm buns with a clean towel after baking.
- You can brush melted butter over the baked buns for a softer crust and richer flavor.
- Freeze fully cooled buns in an airtight bag for up to 2 months.
- These buns work great for burgers, sandwiches, sliders, and breakfast rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
