Sure burger buns are easy to buy, but they’re not that hard to make. You’d be surprised by how little work this is, and you’ll get hot springy buns that are irresistibly pinch-able. These burger buns, which I’ve adapted from King Arthur, have the perfect tight crumb that will hold up better than any store bought and not get soggy. Yet it’s still tender and you’ll still bite right through with the burger patty and all your toppings. The mellow onion flavor is a subtle hint to your guests; this is more than just another white bread.
If you’re going to a barbecue for Labor Day, offer to bring the hamburger buns.
Big Burger Buns
~8 over-sized hamburger buns
- 3 1/4 cups + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup water, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions –
1. In a large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, combine 3 1/4 cups flour, water, sugar, egg, butter, yeast, salt, and onion powder. Knead until it becomes a soft smooth dough either by hand or with dough hook. Add up to 3 tablespoons of flour if it is too sticky.
2. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover and let it rise for 1 hour.
3. Divide the dough into 8 pieces flattened balls. Arrange on a greased baking sheet and cover, allowing to rise another 30 to 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4. Now the buns should be quite puffy. Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on cooling racks.
They’re best the same day but you can split them and toast them the next day.
Those look so good! I’ve thought about making my own buns before, but that was back when bread making was intimidating. I’m going to have to give this a go the next time I make burgers.
Agreed! Bun making is easy and tastes too good. Once you go homemade, it’s hard to go back.
love home made buns!! but ive never tried at my home!! think i shud giv a try next time m gonna make burger!
I never would have thought to make hamburger buns, but you are right, it doesn’t seem like its that complicated.
I have to make these soon!
Oh mama. Those are some good looking buns.
oh those buns look adorable! hehe.
You know for how much I love burgers, it surprises me I’ve never made the buns before! And from the previous comments and your great recipe and pictures I need to asap! Thanks for the great post 🙂
Your buns are perfect (no pun intended!). Wow! I have toyed with the idea of making hamburger buns but never have. If you say they are easy and delicious, then you’ve inspired me!
How ’bout a recipe for some slider buns, hmm? Thanks!
Hi Thomas, this recipe should work for slider buns too. Instead of dividing the dough into 8 pieces, divide it into 24 to 32 pieces, depending on how small you want it. You’ll have to watch them to see when they are done baking, but my best guess would be 7 to 9 minutes, depending on the size. Hope that helps!
I like big buns and I cannot lie……
and the other brothers can’t deny…