Hamburger Buns Par Excellence
Elevate your burger game with these homemade Hamburger Buns Par Excellence! Perfectly soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet, these golden buns are the ultimate foundation for your favorite sandwiches and burgers. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, and a hint of sugar, these buns boast a bakery-quality texture that's both tender and flavorful. The double-rise method ensures a light, airy crumb, while an egg wash gives them that irresistible glossy finish—sprinkle on sesame seeds for a classic touch. With just two hours of prep and baking time, these buns are a must-try for anyone craving the superior taste of homemade bread. Ideal for BBQ parties, weeknight dinners, or gourmet burger creations, these buns will take your culinary creations to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Granulated sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 9 grams Instant yeast
- 40 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 240 milliliters Milk (lukewarm)
- 1 Egg
- 1 Egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 15 milliliters Water (for egg wash)
- 30 grams Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the softened butter, lukewarm milk, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
If using a stand mixer, knead the dough with the dough hook on medium speed for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 10-12 minutes.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Once risen, punch down the dough to release air. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (approximately 85 grams each) and shape each into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
Cover the tray loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let the buns rise again until they double in size, about 30-40 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make the egg wash. Brush the tops of the buns lightly with the egg wash, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown and fully baked through.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade Hamburger Buns Par Excellence with your favorite burger patties and toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.9 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 488 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 3371 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 435.7 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.8 g | ||
| Protein | 77.9 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 728 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*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.
