Vegan Hamburger Buns

Total time2 hr 15 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

(4)

Soft, golden, and sturdy enough to hold up to your favorite burger or plant-based patty, these homemade buns are the kind of thing that makes a cookout feel genuinely special. The dough comes together with pantry staples — plant-based milk, vegan butter, flour, and yeast — so there's no hunting down obscure ingredients or second-guessing labels at the store. Warming the milk to the right temperature and letting the yeast bloom properly is the small step that makes a big difference, giving you a light, pillowy crumb instead of a dense, disappointing roll. A second rise after shaping ensures each bun puffs up beautifully before it ever hits the oven. A brush of plant-based milk right before baking gives the tops that gorgeous deep-golden finish, and a scatter of sesame seeds adds a classic touch if you're feeling it. The recipe makes 8 buns, so you're set for a full crowd without any stress. Once you've had a homemade bun fresh off the rack, the store-bought version is going to feel like a serious downgrade.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the dough

1 cup plant-based milk, warmed to 110°f (43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
2 tbsp organic cane sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp fine salt
3 tbsp vegan butter, melted and cooled slightly

For brushing

2 tbsp plant-based milk
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the warmed plant-based milk, 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
Add the flour, salt, and melted vegan butter to the yeast mixture. Mix on low speed with the dough hook (or stir with a wooden spoon) until a shaggy dough forms, then increase to medium speed and knead for 7–8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, slightly tacky, and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl. If kneading by hand, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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