Best Homemade Hamburger Buns
Soft, fluffy hamburger buns made from scratch.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm milk 110°F / 43°C
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast 1 packet
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 3 –3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- Egg Wash optional:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- Optional topping: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar.
- Mix in egg, butter, flour, and salt.
- Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Rise, shape, and rise again.
- Bake until golden.
Notes
- Dough should be soft, not dry
- Allow full rise for fluffiness
- Cool before slicing
- Freeze well for later use