New England Style Hot Dog Rolls Buns for Lobster Rolls Etc
Crafted with care and perfect for seafood sandwiches, these New England-Style Hot Dog Rolls are a must-have for lobster rolls, clam strips, or any summer favorite. With their soft, buttery texture and signature split-top design, these homemade rolls are tailor-made to elevate your next coastal-inspired meal. Made with a rich dough of all-purpose flour, milk, and a touch of sugar, these buns achieve a golden, glossy finish thanks to a final butter brush. The recipe's simple, approachable steps guide you through kneading, rising, and baking, yielding flawlessly fluffy rolls every time. For an authentic New England touch, slice the sides and toast them in butter before filling with your favorite seafood or deli creations. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, or indulging in a taste of the coast at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Granulated sugar
- 5 grams Salt
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 180 milliliters Whole milk
- 60 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 Large egg
- 30 grams Butter (for brushing tops)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Heat the milk to lukewarm temperature (approximately 38°C or 100°F) and add it to the dry ingredients.
Add the softened butter and egg to the bowl. Mix until the dough forms a shaggy mass.
Knead the dough by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise until doubled in size—approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and gently deflate it.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions (about 85-90 grams each). Shape each portion into a log about 5 inches long and place them into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a small amount of space between each roll.
Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the rolls rise again for 30 to 45 minutes, until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Bake the rolls for 18 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and immediately brush the tops with melted butter for a soft, glossy finish.
Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving. For classic New England-style presentation, slice the sides off each bun and toast them lightly in a skillet with butter before filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 404 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2127 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.2 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.2 g | ||
| Protein | 57.4 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 333 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 874 mg | 19% | |
*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.
