Super Soft Homemade Burger Buns Recipe
These Super Soft Burger Buns are light, fluffy, and perfect for any sandwich or burger. Made with warm milk, water, yeast, sugar, butter, and enriched with eggs, these buns have a tender crumb and golden crust, achieved by a simple kneading, proofing, and baking process. Ideal for homemade burgers or sandwiches, they can be topped with sesame seeds for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 burger buns 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- ¼ cup warm milk (60 grams)
- 1 ⅓ cup warm water (315 grams)
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast (12 grams)
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar (22 grams)
- 1 large egg (50 grams)
- 2 teaspoons salt (12 grams)
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (530 grams)
- ¼ cup softened butter (55 grams)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Combine all dough ingredients including warm milk, water, yeast, sugar, egg, salt, flour, and softened butter in a large bowl or a stand mixer. Mix them together until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead: Knead the dough by hand or using a mixer with a dough hook for 5 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to the touch.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 60 minutes.
- Shape: Punch down the risen dough to release excess air. Divide the dough into equal portions according to how many buns you want, then shape each portion into a smooth round ball.
- Second rise: Arrange the shaped buns spaced evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them loosely with a cloth or plastic wrap and let them rise again until puffed up, roughly 30 to 45 minutes.
- Egg wash & bake: Preheat your oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Beat one egg with one tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the risen buns with this egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool & serve: Remove the buns from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack. Let them cool completely before slicing and serving to maintain their soft texture.
Notes
- For best results, use warm milk and water, about 100-110°F (38-43°C), to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
- Do not over-flour the dough during kneading; a slightly tacky dough yields softer buns.
- If you don’t have instant yeast, you can use active dry yeast but proof it first in warm water with sugar.
- The buns can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Allow buns to cool completely before slicing to avoid a gummy texture inside.
- Optional: Brush with melted butter after baking for a softer crust and richer flavor.
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