Mr and Mrs Bun's Buns - Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns
The buns are hearty and hold up to a number of fillings, from hamburgers, to pulled pork
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 420 Grams
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- ¼ cup 2% buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or another oil
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 package active dry years 2 ¼ teaspoons
- ¾ cup warm water (between 100º and 105º F - 38ºC)
- Optional Ingredients
- Egg Wash (1 egg white mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame, Poppy, or Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Place the flour, salt, egg, buttermilk, oil, sugar, yeast, and warm water into the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix 5 - 7 minutes, allot to rest and rise in the bowl for 45 minutes.
- Punch the dough down and divide it into 6 equal portions. Roll into a ball and place on a baking sheet that is covered in either parchment paper or a silicone Silpat liner. Flatten slightly. Allow to rest and rise for 45 minutes.
- Set the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Place the cooking sheet in the center of the heated oven and bake 10 minutes - brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with optional toppings (if using). Continue to bake 5 minutes or until the tops of the buns are nicely browned.
Notes
These are a denser bun, unlike most commercial buns. They are perfect for juicy burgers, and pulled pork or chicken sandwiches.
Nutrition
Calories: 327kcal
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