Homemade Hamburger Buns
Homemade Hamburger Buns bake up soft, tender, and lightly sweet with a delicate golden crust and a hint of nuttiness from sesame seeds. They’re ideal for juicy burgers, pulled pork, or stacked sandwiches, holding their shape without being dense. Serve them freshly cooled for backyard cookouts or casual weeknight dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Hamburger 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 Density
- 40 / 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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- 45
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the yeast in the bowl of a large stand mixer; whisk in 1/2 cup flour and the warm water until smooth. Let sit until the mixture turns foamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Whisk 1 egg, the melted butter, sugar, and salt thoroughly into the yeast mixture. Add the remaining flour (about 3 cups).
- 3
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 cling to the spatula, add a little more flour.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface; it will be sticky and elastic but should not stick to your fingers. Gently shape it into a smooth, round ball, tucking any loose ends underneath.
- 5
Wipe out the stand mixer bowl and drizzle in olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it several times to lightly coat the surface with oil. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- 6
Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- 7
Move the dough to a floured work surface and pat it to release any bubbles; shape it into a slightly rounded 5x10-inch rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- 8
Lightly dust the dough with flour if needed and cut it into eight equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round, gently tucking the ends underneath as before.
- 9
With your hands, gently pat and stretch the dough rounds into flat discs about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the buns about 1/2 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Dust the tops very lightly with flour. Loosely drape a piece of plastic wrap over the baking sheet (do not seal). Let the buns rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 10
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 11
In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with the milk using a fork until well combined. Very gently and lightly brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash without deflating the risen dough. Sprinkle each bun with sesame seeds.
- 12
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes. The buns will stick together slightly where they touch. Let cool completely. Tear the buns apart and slice in half crosswise to serve.
- Calories 312.06 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.43 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 51.08 g 19%
- Total Fat 6.98 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.71 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 70.31 mg High 23%
- Sodium 41.55 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.94 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.16 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 13.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.24 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 47.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 16.02 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.27 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Buns is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 312.06 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Hamburger Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Eggs, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Hamburger Buns?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Hamburger Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Homemade Hamburger Buns healthy?
- Homemade Hamburger Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 312.06 calories and 8.43 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.71 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, 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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