40 minute hamburger buns
These Homemade Hamburger Buns are incredibly fast, easy and delicious! In less than an hour, you can have soft and fluffy hamburger buns without going to the store. Make this 40 minute hamburger bun recipe for your next cookout!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (about 110 degrees)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 TBSP water
- 2 TBSP sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
Add yeast and warm water to a large bowl. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, mixture should be foamy.
- 2
Whisk in egg. Slowly mix in the salt and flour. Continue to add flour until you have a soft dough.
- 3
Using a dough hook, knead in a mixer for 3-5 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. (If you don't want to use a mixer, you can knead by hand on a lightly floured surface.) Do not let rise. Divide into 8 equal pieces; shape each into a ball. Do not let the dough rise.
- 4
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the dough balls on a greased or lined baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, brush the buns with an egg was, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 8-12 minutes.