Homemade Hamburger Buns

Article by: Krissy Downey

We know: homemade hamburger buns sound like a ton of effort for something you can easily pick up at the store, but trust us on this one. Our burger bun recipe is soft and tender but structured and hearty enough to stand up to even the juiciest burger recipe. We're going to teach you everything you need to know about how to make homemade hamburger buns, and we promise they’re easy enough you’ll be tempted to make them for every barbecue.

How to Make Homemade Hamburger Buns Like a Pro

Combine all the ingredients. The ingredients are simple, and you likely have them in your pantry right now. Combine flour, water, egg, sugar, butter, yeast and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Form the dough. Let the dough hook do all the work, no hand-kneading necessary. Mix the dough for about five minutes. You’ll know it is ready when the dough cleanly pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Let the dough rise. Cover the bowl tightly in plastic wrap and set a timer for one hour. The yeast should do its magic, and the dough will double in size.

Divide and form the dough. Divide the dough into eight equal pieces, each about four ounces. The easiest way to ensure even pieces is by weighing the dough with a kitchen scale.

Form dough balls. Using the palm of your hand, roll each piece into a neat little ball and place them on a sheet pan.

Let the dough rise (again). Cover the sheet pan with plastic wrap and allow the dough to puff up for about thirty or forty-five minutes.

Prepare for the oven. Brush each bun with egg white. This will make sure each bun cooks evenly and turns a nice golden brown color. Top with sesame seeds.

Bake the buns. Bake for twenty-five minutes, until the buns are golden.

Best Burger Recipes for Homemade Hamburger Buns

These buns are easy and classic, making them the perfect bun for just about any hamburger recipe. While we all think of the same, classic beef patty when we imagine a burger, there are so many ways to transform the classic into something special. Try our homemade buns with any of the burgers below and create the perfect backyard barbecue.

• Classic Hamburgers
• Chicken Burgers with Garlic-Rosemary Mayonnaise
• Jammin’ Salmon Burgers
• Southwest Turkey Burgers
• Black Bean Burgers
• Veggie Burgers
• Chicken Burgers
• LA Burgers
• Perfect Salmon Burgers
• French Onion Burgers
• Sweet and Tangy Chicken Burgers
• Stuffed Turkey Burgers

How to Store Hamburger Buns

Make sure to let the buns cool completely, then place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Store the buns at room temperature for up to three days. Avoid refrigerating the buns; the cool temperature will likely dry them out faster than leaving them at room temperature.

Can You Freeze Hamburger Buns?

You absolutely can – and they freeze and thaw beautifully. Once they’ve cooled completely, wrap each bun individually first in plastic wrap and then in foil. For extra protection, place the wrapped buns in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to use, thaw them at room temperature, or warm them in the oven. They will keep in the freezer for up to three months.