Mustard 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. Store-bought buns can be a minefield when you're avoiding mustard — not just as a condiment, but as an ingredient hidden in doughs, glazes, and flavor enhancers — so baking your own is the cleanest solution. Every ingredient here is straightforward: warm milk, yeast, flour, egg, butter, and a little sugar. That's it. The butter gets worked into the dough gradually, which is what gives these buns their tender, slightly rich crumb that holds up to toppings without going soggy. A final brush of melted butter straight out of the oven adds a gorgeous sheen and just enough richness to make them irresistible on their own. Pull them apart along the natural seam where they touched during baking and you get that classic soft side that grills up beautifully. Once you've made a batch, going back to the packaged version is going to feel like a real step down.
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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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