Soft Burger Buns
Fluffy, golden, and irresistibly tender, these soft burger buns are the ultimate upgrade for your homemade burgers and sandwiches! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and instant yeast, this recipe creates perfectly pillowy buns with just the right hint of sweetness. The secret lies in the enriched dough, featuring butter and an egg, which delivers a rich yet light texture. A quick egg wash gives these buns their signature glossy finish, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a touch of classic charm. Ready in under two hours, including rising time, these bakery-style buns are easy to make and guaranteed to elevate any meal. Whether stuffed with juicy burger patties or piled high with your favorite fillings, these buns strike the perfect balance between softness and structure, making them a must-have for your next cookout or dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams All-purpose flour
- 25 grams Granulated sugar
- 8 grams Salt
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
- 60 milliliters Water
- 40 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 unit Large egg
- 1 unit Egg yolk (for egg wash)
- 15 milliliters Milk (for egg wash)
- 10 grams Sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk and water until warm but not hot (approximately 38-43°C or 100-110°F).
Add the warm milk and water mixture, the egg, and the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook and knead for 6-8 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions (approximately 75 grams each). Shape each portion into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly to create a burger bun shape.
Cover the shaped buns loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let them rise for 30-40 minutes, until they have puffed up but not doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk to create the egg wash. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 203 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 135 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 386 mg | 8% | |
*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.
