Quick and Easy Hamburger Buns
Hamburger buns ready in under 45 minutes, without sacrificing flavor or texture. These buns are light, fluffy, and slightly sweet. Try them!
Ingredients
- 400 grams (3 ¼ cups + 1 tablespoon) bread flour
- 14 grams (4 ½ teaspoons) instant yeast Fast-Acting RapidRise
- 50 grams (¼ cup) sugar
- 6 grams (1 teaspoon) salt
- 240 milliliters (1 cup) warm water 120°F (49°C)
- 60 milliliters (¼ cup) vegetable oil
- 1 large egg room temperature
Ingredients For The Topping
- 1 egg yolk
- 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and gather your ingredients.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Add the warm water and mix on speed 1 for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, yolk, and oil. Add this mixture to the mixer bowl.
- Mix on speed 1 for 1 minute, then increase to speed 4 and mix for 8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Remove the dough from the mixer. Divide into 16 equal pieces, about 108 grams each.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover with a clean, damp kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. No longer or they will over proof and become dense and deflated.
- Meanwhile, prepare the egg wash: whisk the yolk with 15 milliliters of water.
- Brush evenly over each bun using a pastry brush, covering all sides, too. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes at 425°F (220°C), until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack and cool before serving.
- Keep buns in a zip-top bag or airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature, then refresh in a 350°F (177°C) oven for 3–5 minutes until lightly toasted.
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