Peanut Free Classic Hamburger Buns
Homemade hamburger buns are one of those kitchen projects that feel ambitious but deliver results so far beyond anything from a store bag that you'll wonder why you ever settled. These buns come together with straightforward pantry staples — flour, butter, egg, yeast, and a little sugar — so there's no guesswork about hidden additives or shared-facility warnings that can make packaged bread products stressful to buy. The dough gets a proper knead until it's smooth and elastic, then a slow rise that builds real flavor and that soft, pillowy interior every great burger deserves. An egg wash brushed over the top before baking gives each bun a gorgeous deep-golden shine, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a subtle crunch if you're feeling fancy. Fresh out of the oven, they smell incredible and hold up beautifully to a juicy patty without going soggy or falling apart. Once you've made a batch, store-bought buns are going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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