Chestnut Free Classic Hot Dog Buns
Soft, pillowy, and golden on top, these homemade buns are the kind of thing that makes a backyard cookout feel genuinely special. The dough comes together with pantry staples — warm milk, butter, egg, and flour — and a double brush of melted butter gives the finished buns that irresistible shine and richness you just can't get from a store-bought bag. Because the ingredient list is so straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about unexpected additions hiding in the mix. The enriched dough, built with softened butter worked in gradually, produces a tender, slightly sweet crumb that holds up to toppings without going soggy. A two-stage rise gives the buns their light, airy structure, and baking them close together on the sheet means they pull apart in that classic soft-sided style. Whether you're loading them up at a summer party or just treating a Tuesday night dinner to something homemade, these buns are absolutely worth the effort.
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8 servings
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For brushing
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm milk, 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, 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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