Hamburger Buns

Name: Hamburger Buns
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°); 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Optional: Melted butter and sesame seeds

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + resting Bake: 10 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Homemade hamburger buns aren't just for burgers. Use these burger buns with any of your favorite sandwich fillings, or form them into smaller balls to make slider buns.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional: Melted butter and sesame seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3-5 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Preheat oven to 425°.
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 8-12 minutes. If desired, brush with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 bun: 195 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Here on our ranch, I cook for three men who love burgers. These fluffy hamburger buns are just right for their big appetites. The buns are so good that I also serve them plain with a meal. —Jessie McKenney, Twodot, Montana

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