# The Perfect Potato Bun recipe for a Smashburger!

This recipe uses instant potatoes to create soft and delicious potato buns that are perfect for smash burgers.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 170 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 45 g instant potato mix
- 240 g warm water
- 360 g bread flour
- 7 g instant yeast
- 10 g granulated sugar
- 6 g salt
- 2 large eggs
- 28 g unsalted butter, softened
- 160 g boiling water

## Instructions

1. Combine the instant potato flakes with 160g boiling water and mix until it forms mashed potatoes. Set aside to cool.
2. Grab a stand mixer.
3. Once the potatoes cool slightly, combine them in a mixing bowl with the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, 1 egg, and the remaining water.
4. Mix on low for 4-5 minutes or until a rough dough forms.
5. Scrape the sides if needed, add the softened butter, and continue to mix for 3 minutes or until fully incorporated.
6. Let it knead for an additional 15 minutes or until the dough is sticky and elastic.
7. Remove the dough and form it into a ball and seal the seam at the bottom.
8. Place it back in the bowl after greasing it and cover to let rise in a warm area for 90 minutes.
9. Punch out the dough.
10. Remove the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions, aiming for about 90 grams each.
11. Form each portion into a small dough ball.
12. Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly press them down.
13. Cover the dough balls to proof for about 40 minutes.
14. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
15. Brush the tops of the buns with egg wash (from the second egg).
16. Bake for 20 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
17. Let them cool down a bit before using them.

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- oven

## Tips

- Let the buns cool down a bit before using them.
- The measurements and steps are important to get perfect buns.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZin2uIBYxp/?igsh=eHN5eTh0bm5naGM2
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/63031d8c-d4a7-4440-9d11-d20fd5455d5e
- Extracted: 2026-06-14

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