Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (2024)

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Our homemade hamburger buns are incredibly soft and delicious, and perfect for burgers and sandwiches. This recipe makes 8 giant buns.

If you like our Amish dinner rolls you will love these! The recipes are very similar, with the addition of butter and an egg, making these hamburger buns just perfect! You might also like our pretzel rolls. They make the best sliders and taste delicious!

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Nothing beats a freshly grilled burger on a homemade hamburger bun. You won’t find a lighter or softer bun recipe. These are absolutely perfect and nice and big, but you can totally make them smaller for sliders. I like brushing mine with an egg wash and sprinkling with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning before baking. When the come out of the oven I give them a brushing with melted butter. YUM.

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HOMEMADE HAMBURGER BUNS

The process for making your own hamburger buns is pretty basic. You’ll create a dough using flour, salt, sugar, yeast, water, an egg, and butter. Once the dough has doubled in size, you’ll split it into 8-10 sections.

Note: these make 8 big hamburger buns (5”). You can divide into 10 equal portions with a bench scraper for more standard-sized buns.

Roll each section into a ball and place it onto a greased baking sheet. These buns bake up big, so you’ll want to bake them 4 to a pan. This means that you will need to have two greased baking sheets ready to go.

Pat each bun down with your hands to give them more of a flat shape vs. a dinner rolls shape. You can see exactly how I do this in my video.

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Once they’ve had a chance to rise again (this time for 30 minutes), brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

These buns only take 20 minutes to bake, and are delicious when brushed with melted butter right out of the oven.

After allowing the buns to cool on a baking rack, store in an airtight container until dinner time! When ready to slice, use a serrated knife.

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Homemade Hamburger Bun Recipe

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Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns

Our homemade hamburger buns are incredibly soft and delicious, and perfect for burgers and sandwiches. This recipe makes 8 giant buns.

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Prep Time: 2 hours hours

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 275kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp butter softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg white
  • 2 Tbsp water

Topping

  • sesame seeds optional
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter to brush on rolls

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until foamy (about 5 minutes).

  • Mix in egg, butter and salt.

  • Mix in flour one cup at a time.

  • Knead dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth (or use your dough hook/paddle on your stand mixer).

  • Place in a well oiled large bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

  • Shape into 8-10 balls. Place buns on greased baking sheet.Gently press down on each ball of dough to create a flat top. Allow to rise for 30-40 minutes.

  • Mix egg white and 2 Tbsp water together. Brush over rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. (This step is optional)

  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Rotate pan halfway through.

  • Brush buns with melted butter. Cool on wire racks.

Notes

You can bake both pans of buns at once. Halfway through the baking process, rotate pans and swap positions.

Store cooled buns in air tight container or freezer bag until ready to serve. These buns can be stored at room temperature and freeze well.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal

Tips for Making Homemade Burger Buns

Can I use my bread maker to make the dinner roll dough?

Absolutely! Run the dough through the “dough” cycle, shape into rolls, then let rise a second time before baking.

WHAT IS THE BEST KIND OF FLOUR TO USE FOR BREAD?

I always use bread flour or all-purpose. Honestly, I can’t tell a difference between the two.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PROOF YEAST?

I like putting the warm water into a small bowl with the yeast and sugar. Give it a stir. Place a small plate on top and let it sit for 5 minutes.

WHERE IS A GOOD PLACE TO LET THE DOUGH RISE?

A warm place is a perfect place for yeast to do its thing. I preheat my oven for 60 seconds then shut the heat off. I place my bowl of dough with a damp cloth covering it inside my oven.

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  1. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (8)Catalina B says

    Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (9)
    02/2021: Delicious! Easy to make. Great for burgers, pulled pork or chicken, and sandwiches.

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  2. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (11)Amy says

    Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (12)
    These were super easy to make and turned out delicious!

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (13)Brandy says

      Yay! I’m so glad!

      Reply

  3. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (14)Diana says

    Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (15)
    First time making buns and they came out great! Will definitely be making these again! Thanks for the great recipe! 😋

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (16)Brandy says

      So glad to hear!!

      Reply

  4. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (17)Regina says

    Can you freeze the dough to bake later when needed.

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (18)Brandy says

      Hi Regina! I haven’t ever tried freezing it, but I’d imagine it would work out just fine!

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (19)Caylie says

      Regina,
      Instead of freezing the dough to bake later, I bake them all and then freeze. I pull out as needed to defrost. It works beautifully!

      Reply

  5. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (20)Theresa says

    Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (21)
    This was my first time making buns and like the others said it was very easy to make and they tasted good. Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (22)Brandy says

      You’re welcome, so glad you liked them!

      Reply

  6. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (23)Jennifer says

    Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (24)
    Amazing recipe, I use artisan flour bread and they came out so perfect. Making this recipe today for the second time as my husband requested. These are perfect with just butter.

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (25)Brandy says

      I’m so glad to hear!!

      Reply

  7. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (26)Patti says

    Can these be made with gluten free flour( cup 4cup)? My daughter is gluten free and it’s hard to find good buns.

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (27)Brandy says

      Hi Patti! I’ve never baked gluten-free so I’m not sure. I’m sorry!

      Reply

  8. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (28)Carla says

    Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (29)
    This recipe is amazing we loved it, the second time I made it I used honey instead of sugar and it was delicious Thank you for sharing your recipe

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (30)Brandy says

      So glad to hear! Honey is a great idea!

      Reply

  9. Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (31)Andrea B says

    I made these last night for the first time. They were good, but mine turned out like bread.. They weren’t soft and fluffy inside. I followed the instructions exactly as written. Are your rolls more like bread inside? I never am able to get a soft, fluffy texture inside.

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    • Amazing Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (Video) (32)Brandy says

      They are a little more bread-like as they are a bun vs. a roll, but I still soft. Just not as fluffy as a roll. Hopefully that’s helpful.

      Reply

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FAQs

What makes the best burger bun? ›

The ideal soft burger bun should be pillowy, squishy, and tender, with a tight but soft crumb and a distinct sweetness. It should hold up nicely to the burger's juices, but should never be tough or cottony. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you don't want a burger that disintegrates half way through your meal.

What burger buns does Gordon Ramsay use? ›

To make Ramsay's cheeseburgers at home, you'll need: Ground beef. Brioche buns.

Why are my homemade hamburger buns dense? ›

Sticky dough = soft buns.

This recipe yields a much stickier, softer dough than many other yeast recipes (like my pizza dough). You want the dough to be manageable, but don't add so much flour that it's no longer a bit sticky, or the rolls will be denser and tougher than is desirable.

Are brioche buns better for burgers? ›

Yes, they are perfect for burgers. In fact, brioche buns seem to have become increasingly popular for burgers in recent years. And it's easy to see why – a brioche bun is very much a gourmet bun. This is no surprise, as the French invented brioche, and they know a few things about gourmet food.

What is gourmet burger bun? ›

89 g weight per piece. A pre-sliced premium burger bun produced using a unique recipe to give a firmer texture ad traditional sourdough flavour. Topped with semolina and finished with a kaiser cut. Approximately 4.7 inches in diameter.

How do you keep buns soft when baking? ›

Add a little bit of milk to your egg yolk before brushing over the bread/before baking. The milk helps keep the buns soft and the yolk gives them a good colour.

How do you soften homemade buns? ›

Add water to a microwave safe glass, place in microwave & heat on high for 3 minutes or till steam starts to rise. With glass in microwave, Place buns & heat on medium for 20 secs or till they soften up. This method also works for leftover pasta or any gluten product.

Do homemade burgers need eggs? ›

The most common burger binding agent is egg. This makes your ground beef stick together and is the most readily available ingredient.

What is the 777 dollar burger Gordon Ramsay? ›

A burger that's gonna cost $777." According to Ramsay, the pub is known for its 777 burger, which is made with an American Wagyu patty, lobster meat, American goat cheese, pancetta, foie gras, arugula, and 100-year-old balsamic vinegar. After tasting it, D'Acampo and Ramsay both thought it was delicious.

What are Mcdonald's hamburger buns made of? ›

Ingredients: Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Potato Flour, Vinegar, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Vegetable Proteins (pea, Potato, Rice And/or Faba ...

How to make hamburger buns better? ›

There you have it from the expert himself: Don't skip toasting and buttering the bun before you put it on top of your burger. A toasted, buttery bun gives the burger an extra crunch and keeps it from getting soggy or mushy.

Why do my homemade buns taste yeasty? ›

If the area is too warm, bread will rise too fast and begin cooking before the yeast has finished acting. This will impart a "yeasty" taste to the dough that will be transferred to the finished baked loaf. Using old ingredients (rancid nuts, "old" shortening) will cause yeast breads to taste old or have an "off" taste.

What are the characteristics of a good burger bun? ›

The bun flour should have good viscoelastic properties and a high gas retention capacity. A high protein content, soft gluten – is ideal. While the strong gluten flour tends to be a disadvantage. To deal with this you have to work with special proteases to achieve a soft, supple dough structure.

What are the best buns for burgers to not fall apart? ›

Pretzel Bun

Pretzel buns are made from the same dough as a soft pretzel, which makes them a little salty, chewy, and somewhat firm. Some fast-food chains use pretzel buns on their burgers, and we love them for homemade burgers too. Their chewiness helps these buns stand up to juicy, thick burgers without falling apart.

Are potato or brioche buns better? ›

Flavor is another essential aspect of any burger or greasy sandwich experience, and the bread's taste shouldn't distract from the overall enjoyment. For instance, while some may find brioche to be too sweet for a burger bun, a potato roll offers a more neutral taste.

What is the difference between a brioche bun and a regular bun? ›

Brioche rolls and regular rolls are different in that brioche rolls require more eggs and butter in their recipe than regular rolls. Although both brioche rolls and regular rolls contain eggs and butter, the fact that brioche rolls contain more of these ingredients means that these rolls are higher in fat content.

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