Tasty Tuesday - Hamburger Buns

This recipe has become a favorite.  It really is just as easy as running to the store and picking up a package of buns, but they taste so much better and they are great as leftovers for breakfast - almost like an English muffin.

I originally saw a post on Patchwork Times linking to these homemade hamburger buns from Taste of Home.  I tried it and sure enough - as advertised.  40 minutes from start to finish and delicious. 

It had been a while since I made them, but for 4th of July I found the recipe again and whipped up a batch.   I have been trying to use my new stand mixer at least once a week and this recipe worked great in the mixer instead of by hand.

Homemade buns for the 4th!

I got distracted on the 4th of July and they rose an extra long time, but that allowed us to add extra toppings to our burgers!  Everyone raved. 

So I made them again this weekend for sloppy joes.  Since we had a smaller crowd I made just half a batch.  I still formed 12 buns, but they were a smaller.  More like a slider bun.  Perfect.  I was in a hurry because College E had to get to work and I had gotten a late start.  Sure enough 40 minutes from start to finish.

Straight from Taste of Home -

40-Minute Hamburger Buns

40-Minute Hamburger Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Prep: 20 min. + resting Bake: 10 min

1 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
• Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Test Kitchen Tip

Want a heartier sandwich? Divide the dough into 8 portions instead of 12, then shape anyway you like.

These are ultra customizable. We like to add sesame or poppy seeds. Just brush warm buns with butter and add your favorite toppings.

This recipe can also be used for slider buns or rolls. Divide dough into 24 pieces, and bake until golden brown.

To add a golden sheen, whisk one egg yolk with 2-3 teaspoons water, then brush buns before baking.

Nutrition Facts

1 bun: 195 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as 40-Minute Hamburger Buns in Best of Country Breads