Easy Good Homemade Hot Dog Buns
Transform your backyard barbecue with these Easy Good Homemade Hot Dog Buns—soft, golden, and freshly baked to perfection! This beginner-friendly recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of sugar to create fluffy, bakery-style buns that are miles ahead of the store-bought variety. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, you can knead, shape, and bake these delightful buns in under two hours. Customize the crust with an optional egg wash for a beautiful, glossy finish, and enjoy buns that are perfectly sized for your favorite hot dogs or sausages. Whether it’s a summer cookout or a quick homemade lunch, these buns are the ultimate upgrade to your comfort food repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Milk (warm, about 110°F)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 unit Large egg
- 2 tablespoons Water (if needed)
- 1 unit Egg (for egg wash, optional)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In another small bowl, whisk together the warm milk, softened butter, and the egg until well blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for about 8-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too dry, add water 1 tablespoon at a time, but avoid making it too sticky.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a log about 4-5 inches long, ensuring they are evenly sized for uniform baking.
Place the shaped logs onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1-2 inches apart. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rise again for 30-40 minutes, or until they puff up.
While the buns are rising for the second time, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
If a shiny crust is desired, make an egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the tops of the risen buns gently with the egg wash.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Slice the buns lengthwise, but not all the way through, and serve with your favorite hot dogs, sausages, or fillings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2317 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 515 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 67.1 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 1036 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
