Best Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast (such as Fleischmann's ActiveDry Yeast®)
• 1 pound all-purpose flour, or as needed - divided
• 1 cup warm water (105 degrees F/41 degrees C)
• 2 large eggs, divided
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or as needed

Instructions

1. In a large stand mixer bowl, combine yeast, 1/2 cup flour, and warm water. Whisk until smooth and let stand for 10-15 minutes until foamy.
2. Whisk together 1 egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt, then thoroughly mix into the yeast mixture. Add the remaining flour (about 3 cups).
3. Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer. Knead the dough on low speed until it becomes soft and sticky, approximately 5-6 minutes, scraping the sides as needed. Check the dough's stickiness with a silicone spatula; if it sticks excessively, add a bit more flour.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface. It will be sticky and elastic but shouldn't stick to your fingers. Gently shape it into a smooth, round form, tucking any loose ends underneath.
5. Clean the mixer bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat with oil. Cover with aluminum foil and let rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, until doubled in size.
6. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
7. Move the dough to a floured surface and flatten it to release any bubbles. Shape it into a slightly rounded, 5x10-inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
8. If necessary, lightly dust the dough with flour and cut into eight equal pieces. Form each piece into a round shape, gently tucking the ends underneath.
9. Gently pat and stretch each dough round into a flat, 1/2-inch-thick disc. Place the buns about 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly dust with flour. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
10. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
11. In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with milk using a fork until well combined. Gently brush the tops of the risen buns with the egg wash, being careful not to deflate them. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each bun.
12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, until lightly browned. The buns may stick together slightly. Let them cool completely, then tear apart and slice in half to serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 292 kcal
• Fat Content: 7 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 415 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 58 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g