High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Soft Hot Dog Buns
Store-bought hot dog buns are one of those sneaky places where high fructose corn syrup tends to hide, making a simple cookout staple feel off-limits. Making your own from scratch solves that problem completely, and the ingredient list here is refreshingly straightforward — just milk, yeast, sugar, flour, salt, egg, and butter. The result is a genuinely soft, pillowy bun with a tender crumb and a lightly golden crust that puts the packaged version to shame. Butter gets worked into the dough gradually, which is what gives these buns that rich, slightly sweet flavor and that satisfying pull when you tear them apart. The milk brush before baking adds a beautiful color without any additives or sweeteners you'd rather avoid. They bake up in tight rows so the sides stay soft and squishy, exactly the way a great hot dog bun should be. Whether you're loading them up at a backyard barbecue or just keeping a batch in the freezer for weeknight dinners, these are worth every minute of the rise time.
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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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