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How to Make Hamburger Buns
Total time55 min
Prep35 min
Cook20 min
Yield4 servings
DifficultyMedium
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Breads and flatbreads

ChefLoubna Fawaz

How to Make Hamburger Buns

Make hamburger buns at home with this easy, foolproof, tried-and-tested recipe. Once you make them yourself, you won't want to buy store-bought burger buns again.

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4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 kilo flour
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup liquid milk
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Method

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  1. Mix all the dry ingredients first, then add the water and oil and knead well.
  2. Let the dough rest for 1 hour, then shape it into medium-sized balls, or any size you want for burger buns, and let it rest for another 4 hours.
    Timers: 60 min, 240 min
  3. After the required time has passed, place the baking tray in the preheated oven.
  4. Bake until the dough balls puff up, cook through, and turn golden brown.

Recipe tags

Breads and flatbreadsInternationalNut freeEgg freeMediumBalanced time

Notes and serving ideas

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Loubna Fawaz

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