Favorite Burger Buns
Discover the secret to outstanding burgers with fresh and delicious favorite burger buns made from scratch in just over an hour.
Equipment
- large stand mixer
- 2 Sheet pans
- parchment paper
- food thermometer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Milk
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 4 tsp Instant Yeast
- 4 tbsp Sugar
- 2 Eggs (room temperature)
- 5½ cups Bread flour
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1 Egg (egg wash prior to baking)
Instructions
- In a glass bowl, microwave milk and butter until the butter is melted.
- Check the temperature of the milk and butter. It will be too hot to mix with the yeast at this point. Allow to cool to 110℉. This may take around 5 minutes.
- Measure yeast and sugar into the stand mixer bowl. Once the milk and butter are cooled, add to the bowl.
- Add eggs, flour and salt.
- Using the dough hook, knead the dough for 5-8 minutes, or until the dough is a uniform ball and the sides of the mixing bowl are clean.
- Cover the bowl and rest the dough for 30 minutes.
- After the rise, punch down the dough and form into a ball. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball, tucking and pinching the bottom to create a smoother surface.
- Place the dough balls onto a parchment paper lined sheet pan. Place 6 burger buns on each sheet pan.
- Slightly press down on the dough so the buns rise into a more bun-like shape.
- Cover the burger buns with a tea towel and allow to rise and rest for about 20 more minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Just prior to baking, beat the egg wash egg. Brush each burger bun with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once buns are finished baking, transfer to a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes.
- Burger buns can be used same day, stored in a plastic bag at room temperature for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bunCalories: 125kcal
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