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Homemade Hamburger Buns

Soft, fluffy homemade hamburger buns made with simple pantry ingredients—perfect for burgers, sandwiches, and BBQ nights.
12–14 buns
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Level:
Intermediate

These Homemade Hamburger Buns bake up soft, fluffy, and sturdy enough to hold a loaded burger. The dough comes together with pantry basics, rises twice for a pillowy texture, and bakes quickly until golden. Great for cookouts, meal prep, and freezer stocking.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon instant yeast


1/3 cup powdered sugar


3 cups warm water (about 110°F)


2 eggs


1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature


6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


Olive oil spray (optional, for finishing)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, instant yeast, and powdered sugar. Stir and let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.

  2. Add eggs and room-temperature butter. Mix until combined.

  3. Add flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms and begins pulling away from the sides of the bowl.

  4. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1–2 hours.

  5. Punch down dough and turn onto a floured surface. Divide into 12–14 pieces (about 1.5–2 oz each). Roll into balls and flatten slightly.

  6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly and let rise 45 minutes.

  7. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

  8. Remove from oven and lightly mist with olive oil for shine (optional). Cool before slicing.

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