These buns are perfectly soft, have a great rich flavor, and they’re sturdy enough to hold all of your toppings without falling apart. Great for your favorite burgers, sloppy joes, or even sandwiches, this hamburger bun recipe is perfect for picture-worthy burger creations.
Homemade Hamburger Buns
Homemade burger buns will take every burger to the next level and they are easy to make. These homemade burger buns are totally customizable for size and flavor. Add herbs or seeds to your liking. Easy to freeze, bake them in batches, and thaw when needed. Since they’re homemade, they’re free of preservatives and without other additives. The shiny egg wash and a sprinkle of sesame seeds make these buns the belle of the burger station!
Ingredients in Hamburger Buns
THE DOUGH Flour, yeast, & sugar are the basics for this dough recipe. The addition of egg yolk, milk, and butter makes these taste rich and delicious. Save those egg whites for brushing over the top to get that brew-pub bun look! TOPPING Brushing the buns with egg/butter makes the top glossy and helps the seeds to stick. We love sesame seeds but a little sprinkle of poppy seeds can be used.
How to Make Hamburger Buns
This recipe is so easy, that even little bakers can pitch in!
Cool the buns on a wire rack before cutting.
Tips for Great Buns
Check the date on your yeast if you do not use it often, expired yeast may not rise. This recipe uses an instant yeast packet which is 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast. Proof the yeast by mixing it with sugar and water per the recipe below. It should become nice and foamy. If you don’t have a stand mixer, mix the flour in with a large spoon. Once mixed, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth. Line the pan with parchment for easy clean up.
What to Put in Hamburger Buns
Burgers (or air fryer burgers), chicken or turkey burgers. Pulled pork sandwiches. Sloppy joes (or try our turkey or lentil versions). Use it as garlic bread. Cut into homemade croutons.
Bake Now and Freeze for Later!
Place cooled hamburger buns in a zippered bag or airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Pull out what’s needed and let them thaw at room temperature or reheat them in a low-temp oven.
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Did you make these homemade Hamburger Buns? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! Recipe Adapted from a family church cookbook. Thomas, Dan. “Weiner Buns”. 60th Anniversary Cookbook. Recipe. Josephburg, AB, 1959. 8. Print. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
