Homemade Hamburger Buns
These homemade hamburger buns are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened with honey. Made with simple pantry staples, they're easy to make and so delicious you'll never want store-bought buns again.
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet pan
- 1 Standard Mixer I love my KitchenAid
Ingredients
For the Buns:
- 1 cup warm milk 105–110°F
- 2¼ teaspoons 1 packet active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2½ –3 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
For the Top of the Buns:
- 1 egg for the egg wash
- Sesame seeds optional to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the egg, butter, salt, and 2½ cups flour. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for 5 to 7 minutes, adding more flour as needed until the dough is soft and slightly tacky.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1½ hours, or until doubled.
- Divide into 6 equal pieces, shape into buns, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the buns with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.