Legume Free Soft Hot Dog Buns
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling apart a tray of freshly baked buns that you made entirely from scratch. These pillowy, golden rolls are built from a short list of everyday ingredients — milk, butter, egg, flour, and yeast — with absolutely nothing in the legume family anywhere in sight. That matters more than it might seem, because store-bought hot dog buns often contain soy flour or soy lecithin as a softener, making the bread aisle a minefield for anyone avoiding legumes. Here, the soft, tender crumb comes entirely from an enriched dough technique: butter is worked in gradually after the initial knead, giving the rolls that bakery-style pull without any soy-based shortcuts. The milk wash brushed on just before baking delivers a beautiful, even golden crust that looks as good as it tastes. They bake up lightly touching each other on the pan, which keeps the sides soft and makes them easy to pull apart at the table. Load them up with your favorite fillings and enjoy every bite knowing exactly what went into them.
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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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