Homemade Hamburger Buns

85 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Heat up in a small saucepan half a cup of whole milk, two tablespoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, and three tablespoons of unsalted butter on a medium heat until the butter is melted.
  2. 2Heat up in a small saucepan half a cup of whole milk, two tablespoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, and three tablespoons of unsalted butter on a medium heat until the butter is melted.
  3. 3Heat up in a small saucepan half a cup of whole milk, two tablespoons of sugar, half a teaspoon of salt, and three tablespoons of unsalted butter on a medium heat until the butter is melted.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine one cup of all-purpose flour and one tablespoon of active dry yeast.
  5. 5In a large bowl, combine one cup of all-purpose flour and one tablespoon of active dry yeast.
  6. 6In a large bowl, combine one cup of all-purpose flour and one tablespoon of active dry yeast.
  7. 7Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture.
  8. 8Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture.
  9. 9Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture.
  10. 10Mix on low speed with a hand mixer.
  11. 11Mix on low speed with a hand mixer.
  12. 12Mix on low speed with a hand mixer.
  13. 13Add one egg and mix until combined.
  14. 14Add one egg and mix until combined.
  15. 15Add one egg and mix until combined.
  16. 16Mix on high speed for about two minutes.
  17. 17Mix on high speed for about two minutes.
  18. 18Mix on high speed for about two minutes.
  19. 19Add one more cup of all-purpose flour and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.
  20. 20Add one more cup of all-purpose flour and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.
  21. 21Add one more cup of all-purpose flour and mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.
  22. 22Flour your surface, turn out the dough, and knead for about six to eight minutes until smooth and elastic.
  23. 23Flour your surface, turn out the dough, and knead for about six to eight minutes until smooth and elastic.
  24. 24Flour your surface, turn out the dough, and knead for about six to eight minutes until smooth and elastic.
  25. 25Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rest for one hour.
  26. 26Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rest for one hour.
  27. 27Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rest for one hour.
  28. 28Punch down the risen dough, turn it out, and divide into six equal portions.
  29. 29Punch down the risen dough, turn it out, and divide into six equal portions.
  30. 30Punch down the risen dough, turn it out, and divide into six equal portions.
  31. 31Cover the portions and let them rest for about ten more minutes.
  32. 32Cover the portions and let them rest for about ten more minutes.
  33. 33Cover the portions and let them rest for about ten more minutes.
  34. 34To form the hamburger buns, take a portion of dough, fold the edges under, pinch together, flatten to about three inches round, place on a lightly greased baking sheet, and cover.
  35. 35To form the hamburger buns, take a portion of dough, fold the edges under, pinch together, flatten to about three inches round, place on a lightly greased baking sheet, and cover.
  36. 36To form the hamburger buns, take a portion of dough, fold the edges under, pinch together, flatten to about three inches round, place on a lightly greased baking sheet, and cover.
  37. 37Let the buns rest for another thirty minutes.
  38. 38Let the buns rest for another thirty minutes.
  39. 39Let the buns rest for another thirty minutes.
  40. 40Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.
  41. 41Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.
  42. 42Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes.
  43. 43Remove the buns from the baking sheet and put them on a cooling rack.
  44. 44Remove the buns from the baking sheet and put them on a cooling rack.
  45. 45Remove the buns from the baking sheet and put them on a cooling rack.
  46. 46Once cooled, slice in half and use as desired.
  47. 47Once cooled, slice in half and use as desired.
  48. 48Once cooled, slice in half and use as desired.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Equipment

small saucepanmixing bowlhand mixerwooden spoonbaking sheetcooling rackknife