These Homemade Hamburger Buns are my Mom’s Homemade Buns transformed into burger buns with egg wash and sesame seeds. These rolls are soft and fluffy and can be made with either all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour! They take just 25 minutes to prep and are the perfect way to serve burgers, chicken, deli meat, you name it. Make these once and you’ll never use store-bought hamburger buns again! Serve them up with this Chicken Burger recipe, The Best Burgers, or Sloppy Joes for a fun and delicious meal. Love homemade rolls? Try these Homemade Dinner Rolls or these rich Brioche Buns next!
Ingredients Needed:
Warm Water, Instant or Active Dry Yeast, and Granulated Sugar: you’ll whisk water, yeast, and sugar together to activate or “proof” the yeast for the buns. Warm Water: you need the warm water to help the yeast work its magic for softer, fluffier buns. Butter: use unsalted butter. Be sure to melt it first so it incorporates easily! Granulated Sugar: sugar not only adds flavor, but it also helps speed up the activation of the yeast. Salt: enhances flavor. Flour: you can use all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour or a mix. Whatever you prefer! Egg and Water: makes up an egg wash which helps the tops of the buns get deliciously golden-brown. Sesame Seeds: we’re giving these homemade hamburger buns that classic look with a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top.
How to Make Homemade Hamburger Buns
Making your own hamburger buns might seem daunting, but this recipe takes just 25 minutes to prep!
Tips and Notes
Use warm water. Warm water is needed to activate the yeast. Without proper activation, your rolls will be dense and flat. Let the dough rise somewhere warm. Yeast works its magic in a warmer environment. When you give it time to rise, set it in a warm spot for the best results. I place it in the oven with the light on! Do the egg wash! While this is totally necessary for the overall flavor of the Hamburger Buns, the egg was is what gives the tops of the buns that golden-brown finish. Without it, the buns will be pale and colorless. Use another topping. Sesame seeds are a classic hamburger bun topping, but feel free to use something else. Poppy seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning are both great options.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these Homemade Hamburger Buns any way you’d serve store-bought ones! Serve them with Air Fryer Burgers, Grilled Turkey Burgers or make them into a chicken sandwich with the Best Oven-Fried Chicken or Air Fried Chicken. They’re also great to have on-hand for a quick deli meat sandwich. You really can’t go wrong!
More Homemade Bread Recipes to Try
Hot Dog Buns
Mom’s Homemade Buns
Homemade Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls
Homemade Breadsticks
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