Hamburger Buns King Arthur Flour
Create bakery-style perfection with this foolproof recipe for **Homemade Hamburger Buns using King Arthur Flour**. These soft, golden buns are made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and a touch of sugar for subtle sweetness. A rich combination of milk, butter, and an egg wash gives the buns their pillowy texture and glossy finish. With just a few hours of rise time and a quick bake, these buns are ideal for burgers, sandwiches, or as a crowd-pleasing dinner roll. Customize them with sesame or poppy seeds for added flair, and enjoy the satisfaction of homemade bread that rivals any bakery. Perfect for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or meal prepping, these buns are guaranteed to elevate your favorite recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Instant yeast
- 1.25 teaspoons Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Water (lukewarm)
- 0.5 cup Milk (lukewarm)
- 1 large Egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
Add the softened unsalted butter, one large egg, lukewarm water, and lukewarm milk to the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the dough begins to come together.
Knead the dough for 6-8 minutes by hand, or 3-5 minutes using the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer, until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft but not overly sticky.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, approximately 1-2 hours.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently to release air. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart to allow room for spreading. Gently flatten each ball slightly to shape the buns.
Cover the buns with lightly greased plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let them rise again in a warm area until puffy, about 45-60 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Before baking, brush the tops of the buns with beaten egg to give them a glossy finish. If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds over the tops for added texture and flavor.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.4 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 540 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 3198 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 384.6 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.3 g | ||
| Protein | 67.2 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 954 mg | 20% | |
*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.
