Cinnamon Free Classic Hamburger Buns

Total time2 hr 13 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time18 min

5.0

(25)

Soft, pillowy, and golden brown with a satisfying hollow thump when you pull them from the oven — these homemade hamburger buns are everything a store-bought bag promises but rarely delivers. The dough comes together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, egg, and a touch of sugar, so there are no surprise spice blends or hidden seasonings to worry about. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of commercial buns sneak in unexpected flavorings that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you know exactly what goes into every batch. The egg wash gives each bun a gorgeous, bakery-style sheen, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a little crunch and visual appeal without complicating the ingredient list. Kneading the dough until it's smooth and elastic is the real secret to that soft, springy crumb that holds up to a juicy burger without falling apart. Once you've made these, it's genuinely hard to go back to the packaged version.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the dough

1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg

For the egg wash

1 large egg, beaten
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
2
Add the flour, salt, softened butter, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook (or stir with a wooden spoon) until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.

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