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Quick and easy burger buns ready in just 1 hour - perfect for your next BBQ! Light and fluffy with a tender crumb.
Recipe Overview
Ingredients
- • 180 ml Milk (3/4 cup, warmed to 105°F)
- • 21 g Honey (1 tbsp (or 1 tbsp sugar))
- • 28 g Butter (2 tbsp, melted (unsalted, or reduce salt if salted))
- • 7 g Instant Yeast (1 packet (2-1/4 tsp))
- • 1 Egg
- • 420 g Bread Flour (3-1/2 cups)
- • 5 g Salt (1 tsp, or less if using salted butter)
- • 1 egg Egg Wash (beaten)
- • Sesame Seeds (optional)
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Ingredients
Recipe yield: 8 buns
- 180 ml (12 tbsp) Milk(3/4 cup, warmed to 105°F)
- 21 g (0.7 oz) Honey(1 tbsp (or 1 tbsp sugar))
- 28 g (1 oz) Butter(2 tbsp, melted (unsalted, or reduce salt if salted))
- 7 g (0.2 oz) Instant Yeast(1 packet (2-1/4 tsp))
- 1 Egg
- 420 g (14.8 oz) Bread Flour(3-1/2 cups)
- 5 g (0.2 oz) Salt(1 tsp, or less if using salted butter)
- 1 egg Egg Wash(beaten)
- Sesame Seeds(optional)
Equipment Needed
- •Mixing bowl or stand mixer
- •Bench scraper
- •Baking sheet
- •Parchment paper
- •Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- •Pastry brush (for egg wash)
🔧 Equipment Needed:
- • Mixing bowl or stand mixer
- • Bench scraper
- • Baking sheet
- • Parchment paper
- • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
- • Pastry brush (for egg wash)
Instructions
9 stepsActivate Yeast
Combine milk, honey, melted butter, and yeast. Stir together until well mixed. Let sit for a few minutes until yeast becomes frothy and activated.
Tips
- •Microwave milk for 1 minute to get it warm
- •Yeast should bubble and foam - this means it's active
- •If using salted butter, reduce salt to less than 5g
Mix Dough
Add egg, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix all ingredients together until they form a sticky dough.
Tips
- •Dough will be sticky - this is normal
- •Mix just until combined
Rest Dough
Cover and let the dough sit for 5 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid and the gluten to relax.
Tips
- •This autolyse makes kneading easier
- •Cover to prevent drying
Knead
Scrape dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until a smooth ball forms.
Tips
- •If dough feels sticky, use bench scraper or move hands faster
- •Don't add too much flour - slight stickiness is good
- •Dough should become smooth and elastic
Divide & Pre-Shape
Divide the big ball into smaller balls. Use 120g for Big Mac style buns (with middle section), or 100g for normal buns.
Tips
- •Use a scale for uniform buns
- •8 buns at 100g each = perfect burger size
Shape Buns
Shape each piece into a round ball by tucking the edges underneath and rolling between your hands. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each bun.
Tips
- •Smooth surface = smooth tops after baking
- •Leave 2-3 inches between buns for expansion
Flatten & Proof
Press down on each bun to flatten slightly. Cover with kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise for 15 minutes until they puff up slightly.
Tips
- •IMPORTANT: If kitchen is cold, place in oven with light on (don't turn oven on)
- •Oven light creates perfect 80°F environment
- •Buns should puff up noticeably
Egg Wash & Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with beaten egg and optionally sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Tips
- •Egg wash creates shiny golden crust
- •Don't skip preheating - important for even baking
- •Buns are done when golden brown and sound hollow when tapped
Cool & Serve
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack. Slice in three sections for Big Mac buns or two sections for regular buns. Butter and toast on pan or griddle before assembling burgers.
Tips
- •Cooling on rack prevents soggy bottoms
- •Toasting adds flavor and texture
- •Buns are light, fluffy, and hold together well
You've completed all 9 steps. Time to eat.
Important Notes
This recipe is adapted from Hungry Man Kitchen, modified to use honey instead of sugar. Total time is truly 1 hour from start to finish - perfect for spontaneous BBQs! The short rise time works because of the higher yeast amount and warm proofing environment.
⚠️ Important Notes:
This recipe is adapted from Hungry Man Kitchen, modified to use honey instead of sugar. Total time is truly 1 hour from start to finish - perfect for spontaneous BBQs! The short rise time works because of the higher yeast amount and warm proofing environment.
Pro Tips
- •Room temperature affects rise time - adjust proofing time if needed
- •Oven light creates perfect 80°F proofing environment
- •Can substitute sugar for honey (use 21g/1 tbsp)
- •Freeze extra buns for up to 1 month
💡 Pro Tips:
- • Room temperature affects rise time - adjust proofing time if needed
- • Oven light creates perfect 80°F proofing environment
- • Can substitute sugar for honey (use 21g/1 tbsp)
- • Freeze extra buns for up to 1 month
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