Easy Burger Buns
Easy Burger Buns
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water, 110°F
- 1 packet active dry yeast, (7g)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup oil, vegetable or olive
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- as needed sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large measuring cup, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir briefly to mix, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam forms on top, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the all-purpose flour and salt. Then, add the oil, the large egg, and the activated yeast mixture to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer and knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until a cohesive dough forms. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead it by hand for a couple more minutes to ensure it is smooth.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Using a dough scraper, divide the smooth dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a small, uniform ball.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Place the dough balls onto a greased baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball down a little. Cover the baking sheet (e.g., with another baking sheet or plastic wrap) and let the buns rest and rise for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
While the buns are rising, prepare the egg wash by whisking together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
After 30 minutes, uncover the risen buns. Brush the tops of all the buns with the egg wash. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds over half of the buns.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the baking sheet with the buns into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Once baked, remove the golden-brown buns from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Easy Burger Buns
- 1 cup warm water, 110°F
- 1 packet active dry yeast, (7g)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup oil, vegetable or olive
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash
- as needed sesame seeds, optional, for topping
Instructions
- 1
In a large measuring cup, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar. Stir briefly to mix, then let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam forms on top, indicating the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the all-purpose flour and salt. Then, add the oil, the large egg, and the activated yeast mixture to the bowl.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Attach a dough hook to the stand mixer and knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until a cohesive dough forms. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead it by hand for a couple more minutes to ensure it is smooth.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Using a dough scraper, divide the smooth dough into 8 equal parts. Roll each part into a small, uniform ball.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Place the dough balls onto a greased baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball down a little. Cover the baking sheet (e.g., with another baking sheet or plastic wrap) and let the buns rest and rise for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
While the buns are rising, prepare the egg wash by whisking together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
After 30 minutes, uncover the risen buns. Brush the tops of all the buns with the egg wash. Optionally, sprinkle sesame seeds over half of the buns.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the baking sheet with the buns into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Once baked, remove the golden-brown buns from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
⏱️ 5 min