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Nice Buns! 8 Ways to Customize a Store-Bought Bun

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The bread is just as important as the burger. Here's how to jazz up a classic bun. 

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How to Flavor Burger Buns + Topping Ideas

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly beat 1 large egg white with 1 tablespoon water. Brush on buns, then add toppings and bake until the egg white is dry, 6 to 8 minutes.

Nori-Sesame buns (pictured above): Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and thinly sliced roasted nori (seaweed sheets). Bake as directed.

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Buffalo Blue Cheese

Replace the water in the egg wash with Buffalo hot sauce; brush on the buns. Sprinkle with blue cheese and celery seeds. Bake as directed.

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Salt and Pepper

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Bake as directed.

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Bacon and Cheddar

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar and finely chopped cooked bacon. Bake just until the cheese melts, about 3 minutes.

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Middle Eastern

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with za'atar spice mix and poppy seeds. Bake as directed.

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Garlic-Herb

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with chopped garlic, fresh thyme, dried oregano, red pepper flakes and flaky sea salt. Bake as directed.

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Super-Seeded

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with seeds and grains (such as pepitas, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and oats). Bake as directed.

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Smoky Chili

Brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder and ground cumin. Bake as directed.

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