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Burger Bun
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Proofing time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
 

Burger buns are soft and fluffy buns, we prepare them with all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and oil. It is slightly sweet and perfect for burgers and other sandwiches.  There are many different buns, they are also called rolls, I have prepared Eggless burger buns, you can also prepare buns with eggs.

Course: Breakfast, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: International
Keyword: burger bun, easy bun, hamburger bun
Author: Sivagami Meganathnan
Ingredients
To activate Yeast
  • 1/2 cup Warm water
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 pack Active yeast (7 grams)
Flour mixture
  • 2 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Water
Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (300 grams)
  • 1/4 cup Milk powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Oil to brush on top
Instructions
To activate yeast

  1. In a bowl add 1/2 cup warm water (100 - 110 F Approx.)

  2. Add 2 tsp sugar.

  3. Add 1 pack of active dry yeast, mix until sugar dissolves.

  4. Keep it aside for 10 minutes.

Flour mixture

  1. In a pan add 2 tsp all-purpose flour.

  2. Add 1/2 cup of water and cook on low flame.

  3. Cook for 1 - 2 minutes or until it becomes a thick paste.

  4. Once done, keep it aside.

Dough

  1. In a wide bowl add 2 cups of flour.

  2. Add 1/4 cup milk powder.

  3. Add 1/2 tsp salt.

  4. Combine everything well.

  5. Add activated yeast and add 3 tsp oil and mix well.

  6. Add prepared flour mixture.

  7. Knead and make a smooth dough.

  8. Brush with oil on top, cover, and keep it aside for 2 hours.

  9. Once the dough is doubled in bulk, punch down.

  10. Knead well once again.

  11. Divide into 6 equal portions (110 grams each approx.)

  12. Roll smooth dough balls.

  13. Keep it in a lightly greased or lined baking tray.

  14. Cover and keep it for second proofing for 30 minutes.

  15. Once done, brush with water on top.

  16. Sprinkle some sesame seeds.

  17. Preheat the oven to 180 C /360 F.

  18. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes.

  19. Once done, take it out, cool down completely.

  20. Soft and fluffy burger buns are ready.

Recipe Notes
  • You can use active dry yeast or wet yeast, do not use instant yeast.
  • You can knead the flour with a hand mixer, or a bread machine.
  • Proofing time is approximately 2 hours, the dough should almost double in bulk, it may differ based on flour, kneading, and the weather conditions.
  • You can divide the dough into 8 pieces if you want small buns.
  • You can replace oil with butter.
  • You can brush with melted butter or egg yolk on top of the buns.
  • Sesame seeds are optional.