Spice Free Classic Hamburger Buns

Total time2 hr 13 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time18 min

5.0

(25)

Homemade hamburger buns are one of those kitchen projects that feel ambitious but are genuinely approachable, and the payoff is enormous — soft, pillowy rolls with a gorgeous golden crust that no store-bought bag can match. For anyone avoiding spices, packaged buns can be a minefield of hidden seasonings, onion powder, or garlic, so baking your own is the cleanest solution. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: flour, butter, egg, yeast, sugar, salt, and water are all you need to build real flavor from scratch. The dough comes together with a stand mixer or just your hands, rises twice for that light, airy crumb, and gets a glossy egg wash before hitting the oven. Sesame seeds are listed as optional, so you can leave them off entirely and still land a stunning bun. They come out sturdy enough to hold a juicy patty without falling apart, yet tender enough that every bite feels like a treat. Once you taste one fresh off the rack, going back to the grocery store version is going to be a tough sell.

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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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