Almond Free Soft Hot Dog Buns

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.6

(22)

Homemade hot dog buns are one of those small upgrades that make a backyard cookout feel genuinely special, and these soft, pillowy rolls deliver exactly the kind of tender, golden bun that store-bought versions always promise but rarely achieve. The dough comes together with pantry staples — flour, milk, egg, butter, and yeast — so there's no need to scan labels for hidden nut-based oils or almond flour blends that sometimes sneak into specialty bakery products. Butter is worked in gradually during kneading, which is the secret to that soft, slightly rich crumb that holds up to a juicy sausage without falling apart. A milk wash just before baking gives the tops a beautiful, even golden color that looks like it came straight from a proper bakery. The buns bake up close together on the sheet, so they stay soft on the sides where they touch — exactly the texture you want for a classic hot dog. Let them cool just long enough to pull apart cleanly, and you're ready to load them up however you like.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the dough

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

2 tbsp whole milk, for brushing

Instructions

1
Combine the warmed 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 — this confirms the yeast is active.
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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