Homemade Hamburger Buns
There’s nothing that pairs better with a homemade burger than homemade hamburger buns! Golden on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside, and ready to be filled with a nice juicy burger!
Servings: 6 large buns
Calories: 383kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup water warm
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 ¼ cup flour more if needed
Instructions
- Using a stand mixing bowl, add yeast, water, oil and sugar. Mix with a spoon and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Mix in egg, salt and flour. Knead dough using hands or stand mixer until smooth and elastic about 3-5 minutes (if dough is sticky add more flour).
- Divide dough into 6-8 equal pieces, and shape each piece into a ball. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the buns with kitchen towel, and let rest for 20-40 minutes (more if desired) in a warm place.
- Now preheat the oven to 425F. Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until golden color. Cool & enjoy. Serve as Smash Chicken Burger or copycat In-N-Out burger.
Notes
- Check your yeast before starting. If it doesn’t foam after a few minutes in warm water, it’s best to start with a fresh batch.
- Use warm, not hot, water. Too much heat can kill the yeast and prevent the dough from rising properly.
- Measure flour using the spoon and level method. This keeps you from adding too much and ending up with dense buns.
- Knead until smooth and elastic. The dough should stretch easily without tearing when it’s ready.
- If the dough feels sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time until it’s soft but not tacky.
- Let the buns rise in a warm spot. Placing them on top of the preheating oven helps them puff up nicely.
- For a glossy finish, brush the tops with egg wash before baking. For a soft, buttery crust, brush with melted butter after baking.
- Add toppings like sesame or poppy seeds before baking for extra flavor and texture.
- Cool the buns completely before slicing so they keep their shape and crumb.
- Freeze extras once cooled. Wrap individually and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months, then reheat in the oven when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 3mg