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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 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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- 71
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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 8%
- Protein 4.83 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 26.93 g 10%
- Total Fat 2.29 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 6.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 1.63 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pillow Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns is made with 7 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Canola Oil, and Salt. Each serving provides about 153.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Canola Oil, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 153.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns healthy?
- Pillow-Soft Homemade Hamburger Buns has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 153.01 calories and 4.83 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It contains 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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