Easy Burger Buns

Easy Burger Buns

This easy burger bun recipe takes very little work to make and are absolutely delicious! Top them with sesame seeds or keep them plain!
Servings: 8 yield(s)
Prep Time: 135 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 145 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 187 g cup + 1 Tbsp warm water (2/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 355 g cups all-purpose flour (2 1/2)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp of water for egg wash
  • Optional 1-2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  2. Add yeast, sugar, egg, oil and water.
  3. Stir yeast mixture into flour and mix to combine into a shaggy dough.
  4. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, about about 10 minutes.
  5. Place dough in a large greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  6. Divide dough into 8 equal portions. A digital scale can help to make accurate, equal portions of about 84-85 grams each.
  7. Form each piece into balls, by stretching the top of the dough around the sides and under the bottom. Using cupped hands, pull the dough in circles to create a strong surface tension. This will ensure smooth bun tops.
  8. Using the palm of your hand, flatten each round into a uniform disk shape.
  9. Place on lined baking sheet. Spray the tops of your disks lightly with vegetable oil spray, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  10. Preheat oven to 425F.
  11. After buns have risen, brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if you wish.
  12. Bake for 8-12 minutes until golden brown on top.
  13. Let cool completely on pan.
  14. Best if served same day as cooking, or you can slice the buns horizontally and keep them in the freezer.