Soft Hamburger Buns Recipe

Get ready to experience the softest, fluffiest hamburger buns you've ever tasted! These incredibly soft buns are surprisingly strong enough to hold all your favorite burger toppings. While they require a bit of patience for rising, the result is absolutely worth the wait. These perfectly golden buns will elevate your burger game to the next level. Adapted from a beloved recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 174 mins
Calories 348.7 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Soft Hamburger Buns

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How to Make Soft Hamburger Buns

  1. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, combine all ingredients (see below).
  2. Knead with the dough hook attachment for 4-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  4. Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 10-12 equal pieces.
  5. Let the dough pieces rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Shape each piece into a smooth ball. Place them fairly close together on a greased baking sheet.
  7. Gently flatten the tops of each bun with your hand.
  8. The buns will appear small, but they'll rise significantly during the second proofing.
  9. Cover the baking sheet and let the buns rise for 45-60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
  10. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  11. Prepare the egg wash by whisking together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
  12. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
  13. Bake for 20-24 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

25g

Carbs

18g

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