Gluten Free Hamburger Buns

Total time1 hr 47 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time22 min

4.7

(12)

A truly great hamburger bun is one of those things that feels almost impossible to replicate without wheat flour — but this recipe absolutely nails it. The combination of a gluten free flour blend, tapioca starch, and xanthan gum works together to create structure and chew that rivals any conventional bun you'd grab at the store. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a proper yeast proof give the dough real depth of flavor, so these don't taste like a compromise. The dough behaves more like a thick batter than a traditional bread dough, which can feel unfamiliar at first, but shaping it with lightly oiled hands is easy and the results are genuinely impressive. After a 45–60 minute rise and about 20 minutes in the oven, you get six golden, hollow-sounding buns with a soft crumb and a beautifully bronzed egg-washed top. Letting them cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes is worth the patience — the interior sets up perfectly and slices cleanly. Whether you're loading them up for a backyard cookout or a weeknight burger night, these are the kind of buns that make everyone at the table forget to ask what's different.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dough

1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
1 tsp granulated sugar
2 cups gluten free flour blend
½ cup tapioca starch
1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
1 ½ tsp fine salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp apple cider vinegar

For the egg wash

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl). Stir briefly and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until the surface is foamy and the mixture smells yeasty.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder until evenly combined.

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