In less time than it can take to go to the store and buy them, you can make these easy homemade hamburger buns at home. Light, fluffy, and perfect for burgers, sandwiches, and just eating out of hand!
Did you think that homemade burger buns were too hard to make? Well, let me show you that 6 ingredients and 30 minutes is all you need for the perfect vehicle for all your burger and sandwich fillings!
What kind of yeast should I use?
There are three main kinds of yeast in US grocery stores. They are active dry, instant yeast, and fresh yeast. While any of the yeasts available will work with this recipe, lets look at them.
Active dry yeast will need to be “proofed” or rehydrated in water before using. If you don’t get the telltale bubbles and yeasty smell in 5 minutes or so, your yeast is “dead” and needs to be replaced.
Instant yeast can be easily added to your recipes without proofing. According to Nathan Myhrvold, author of Modernist Bread and bread-baking expert, you can use a few simple equations to convert one style of yeast into another. “If you have instant yeast, but need active dry, simply multiply by 1.33; if you have active dry yeast, but need instant, multiply by 0.75, he says. “The conversions are easy, and the difference is so nominal in small batches that it will have little or no effect on the bread.”
Fresh yeast is fresh and will be found in the refrigerated sections of your grocery store. It will need to be proofed, and only lasts a few weeks in your fridge.
Ingredients you need:
- Warm water
- Active yeast
- Honey
- Avocado oil
- All purpose flour
- Salt
Making your homemade hamburger buns:
- Stir the yeast, oil and honey into the warm water and allow to proof.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet.
- Add flour, and salt to yeast mixture and mix well. If using a stand mixer, use a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 5-8 minutes. If hand kneading, turn dough out on floured surface and knead for 8 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces and form into a disc shape. Place on baking sheet.
- Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
Can I make these vegan?
Absolutely! Simply swap the honey out for granulated sugar in this recipe for a vegan option. The flavor will be a bit different, but will still yield soft, fluffy hamburger buns.
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Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 Tablespoon active yeast
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup avocado or olive oil
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Stir the yeast, oil and honey into the warm water and allow to proof for 5 minutes util bubbly.
- Preheat oven to 350 and prepare baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Add flour, and salt to yeast mixture and mix well. If using a stand mixer, use a dough hook and knead on medium speed for 5-8 minutes. If hand kneading, turn dough out on floured surface and knead for 8 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces and form into a disc shape. Place on baking sheet.
- Allow dough to rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
