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How to Make Homemade Burger Buns

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How to Make Homemade Burger Buns

Homemade burger buns with a tried-and-tested recipe! These buns are more economical than store-bought ones, and their taste is just like bakery buns. Try them with beef or chicken burgers.

Total time55 min
Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyEasy
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MainsInternationalDairy freeNut freeEgg freeEasyBalanced time

Recipe story

Homemade burger buns, just like the bakery’s .. you won’t be able to tell them apart from store-bought buns

Ingredients

  • 1 kilogram flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt
  • 1 cup liquid milk
  • Lukewarm water for kneading
  • Oil for brushing the dough surface
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon liquid milk for brushing the buns
  • Sesame seeds for the top - optional

Method

  1. Mix the ingredients together, then gradually add the lukewarm water and knead for about 15 minutes until you get a soft, smooth dough.
    Timers: 15 min
  2. Gather the dough, shape it into a ball, brush it with oil, then cover it and let it rise for 1 hour.
    Timers: 60 min
  3. After the time is up, divide it into 15 pieces, shape each piece into a ball, then cover them with a cloth and let them rest for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.
    Timers: 30 min, 60 min
  4. Once they have risen, brush the tops with the beaten egg mixture with vinegar and milk, or with milk only. You can also sprinkle a little sesame on top.
  5. Place the buns in a preheated oven at 180°C, on the oven rack.
  6. When the burger buns are baked, lightly brown them on top.
  7. Cover the buns with a cloth after removing them from the oven so they stay soft.
  8. To make burger meat by Wotfa, here is the link How to Make Beef Burger

Notes and serving ideas

  • How to Make Beef Burger
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