Spice Free Classic Hot Dog Buns
Soft, pillowy, and golden on top, these homemade buns are the kind of thing that makes a simple cookout feel genuinely special. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just milk, yeast, flour, egg, butter, sugar, and salt — so there's nothing hidden in here that could cause a reaction for anyone avoiding spices or seasonings. That matters more than people realize, since store-bought buns often sneak in garlic powder, onion powder, or other flavoring agents that don't always make it onto the front label. Here, you control every single thing that goes into the dough. The enriched dough gets its tenderness from butter worked in gradually during kneading, giving you that soft, slightly chewy crumb that holds up to a hot dog without falling apart. A double butter brush — once before baking and once right out of the oven — adds a gorgeous sheen and a rich, subtle flavor that needs absolutely nothing else. Pull them apart fresh and they're honestly good enough to eat on their own.
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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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