Chef John's Hot Dog Buns
Chef John's Hot Dog Buns bake up soft, buttery, and gently sweet, perfect for cradling juicy sausages without falling apart. A long, fluffy rise and a final brush of melted butter give them a tender crumb and golden finish, ideal for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want bakery-quality buns at home.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Hot Dog Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or with parchment paper.
- 2
Put the yeast in the bowl of a large stand mixer; whisk 1/2 cup flour and the water into the yeast until smooth. Let it sit until foamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 3
Whisk the egg, 3 tablespoons melted butter, sugar, and salt into the yeast mixture; add the remaining flour and stir.
- 4
Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and knead on low speed until the dough is soft and sticky, 5 to 6 minutes. Scrape down the sides if needed. Poke and prod the dough with a silicone spatula; if large amounts stick to the spatula, add a little more flour.
- 5
Move the dough to a floured work surface; it will be sticky and elastic but should not stick to your fingers. Shape it lightly into a smooth round, gently tucking any loose ends underneath.
- 6
Wipe out the stand mixer bowl, drizzle olive oil into the bowl, and turn the dough over several times to coat the surface lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil. Let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- 7
Place the dough on a floured work surface and shape it into a 5x10-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut it into 8 equal lengths. Turn each piece cut-side up and form into a hot dog bun about 5 inches long. Transfer the pieces, cut-sides up, to the prepared baking sheet, setting them about 1/4 inch apart.
- 8
Cut a slit about 1/8 inch deep down the center of each bun. Brush 2 tablespoons melted butter over the tops and sides of each bun. Let rise until almost doubled and the buns touch each other, about 45 minutes.
- 9
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 10
Bake the buns in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Brush the tops with the remaining melted butter.
- Calories 299.45 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.45 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 49.17 g 18%
- Total Fat 6.93 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.54 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 41.01 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 24.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 6.07 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 5.5 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 2.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 29.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 8.54 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Hot Dog Buns is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 299.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Hot Dog Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Hot Dog Buns?
- About 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Hot Dog Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Chef John's Hot Dog Buns healthy?
- Chef John's Hot Dog Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 299.45 calories and 7.45 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.54 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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