Walnut Free Classic Hamburger Buns
Homemade hamburger buns are one of those kitchen projects that genuinely transforms burger night — soft, pillowy, and golden in a way that store-bought versions rarely manage. These buns come together with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, butter, egg, and yeast, so there's no hunting down specialty ingredients or scanning labels for hidden nut-based additives. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, that kind of straightforward ingredient list is a real relief, since packaged breads and buns can be surprisingly risky territory when it comes to shared equipment and "may contain" warnings. The dough gets a slow rise that builds flavor and that signature soft crumb, then each bun is shaped by hand and flattened just enough to hold up under a loaded burger without falling apart. A quick egg wash gives them that gorgeous deep-golden finish, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a little extra texture if you're into it. Once they come out of the oven and cool on the rack, the hardest part is waiting the full fifteen minutes before slicing in.
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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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