Nutmeg Free Soft Hot Dog Buns
Homemade hot dog buns are one of those small upgrades that make a cookout feel genuinely special, and this enriched dough delivers a soft, pillowy result that store-bought versions rarely match. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — warm milk, yeast, flour, egg, and butter — with absolutely nothing hidden in the mix that could catch spice-sensitive eaters off guard. Many commercial buns and even homemade recipes sneak in warm spices like nutmeg to round out the flavor, but this dough gets all its richness from butter and egg instead, so the result is clean and crowd-pleasing. The method is approachable too: bloom the yeast, build the dough, knead in the butter gradually, and let time do the heavy lifting through two rises. Shaping the logs is satisfying and low-pressure, and after about 18 to 20 minutes in the oven they come out golden, slightly glossy from the milk wash, and smelling incredible. Pull them apart while still warm and you'll understand why anyone bothers making buns from scratch in the first place.
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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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