Hamburger Buns

I just recently made this recipe, and have to say it is the best hamburger bun recipe I have tried to date!  The buns are light and fluffy and the dough is easy to work with.  You can use this recipe for sandwich buns and hot dog buns as well.  

Yields 6 large Hamburger Buns:

1/2 c milk

1/2 c warm water

1 Tbsp butter

1 1/2 tsp sugar

3/4 tsp salt

2 3/4 c flour

1 1/2 tsp yeast (or half package)

1. Warm Milk, Water, and Butter in microwave for 30 seconds or enough to melt butter. Pour into mixing bowl.

2. Add Yeast and Sugar to mixing bowl, cover and proof for 10 minutes.

3. Add Flour and Salt to mixing bowl.  Knead at 3 for 5 minutes or by hand for 10 minutes.  Cover and let rise 30 minutes. 

4.  Divide dough into six portions and roll into balls.  Flatten balls with hands until round 4 inches wide.  Place on greased cookie sheet.  Cover and let rise 20 minutes or until doubled in size.

5. Bake at 400* for 10 minutes.  Rotate baking sheet in oven and continue baking an additional 10 minutes.  

6.  Let cool and enjoy!

Helpful Tips:

When dividing dough into portions, it may help to flour your hands to prevent any sticking on the dough.  

Watch the buns closely to prevent burning.  Oven temperatures seem to vary and I turned my oven down to 375* for the last 10 minutes.

I have used this dough to make Pigs In A Blanket by rolling the dough out, cutting into strips (about the size of breadsticks) and wrapping the dough around hot dogs.  It was something different and it would be great for kids!

I hope you try this recipe and see how easy it is to make homemade hamburger buns to add a little something extra to your next BBQ!

Sweet Dreams,
Cindy