Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns
Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns bake up light and airy with a tender crumb and gently sweet flavor that complements juicy burgers or grilled sausages. They’re rich with just enough chew to hold toppings without falling apart, and the golden crust stays soft after cooling. Serve them fresh for weekend cookouts, backyard BBQs, or anytime you want bakery-style buns at home.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the water, canola oil, flour, sugar, salt, vital wheat gluten, and yeast into the bread machine pan in the order the manufacturer recommends. Select the dough cycle and start the machine. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
When the cycle ends, transfer the dough to a lightly oiled work surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces, and, with your hand cupped and fingers slightly open, roll each piece into a ball.
- 4
Roll gently with light pressure to create a dough ball with a smooth, silky surface.
- 5
Set the dough balls on the parchment-lined baking sheets and gently flatten each one into a bun.
- 6
Cover with a cloth and let rise until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 8
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, about 12 minutes.
- 9
Let cool on racks before slicing.
- Calories 153.01 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.83 g Low Source
- Carbs 26.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 2.29 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.16 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 6.15 mg Low Source
- Fiber 1.63 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.89 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.83 g Low Source
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 1.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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