Hamburger Buns

1h 8m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Add instant yeast to warm water, stir, and set aside to bubble.
  2. 2Add sugar and olive oil to the yeast mixture and stir again.
  3. 3Whisk a room temperature egg and add it to the yeast mixture.
  4. 4Add salt to the mixture and stir.
  5. 5Transfer the mixture to a KitchenAid mixer with the dough hook attached.
  6. 6Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, while mixing slowly on low speed. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup instead of scooping it.
  7. 7Knead the dough in the mixer until smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky.
  8. 8Lightly flour a surface and place the dough on it.
  9. 9Shape the dough into a ball and divide it into eight equal pieces for eight buns (or ten or twelve for smaller buns or sliders).
  10. 10Place the bun dough balls on a greased baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. 11Cover the buns with a dish towel and let them rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes (or use the bread proof setting on your oven).
  12. 12Bake at 425°F for 8 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups bread flour

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskmeasuring cupsKitchenAid stand mixer with dough hookbaking sheetparchment paperdish towel