Go Back
Homemade burger buns

Homemade Burger Buns

These homemade burger buns are soft, fluffy, and just slightly sweet. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or sliders. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they bake up golden brown with a tender crumb that holds together beautifully. Once you taste them fresh from your oven, you’ll never go back to store-bought buns!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 8 Buns
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup Warm water about 110℉
  • 2 tbsp Warm milk
  • 2 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 2½ tbsp Sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour plus extra if needed
  • ⅓ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 egg beaten + 1 tbsp water egg wash
  • Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl or stand mixer with a dough hook
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Activate the yeast
    In a small bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, yeast, and sugar.
    Stir gently and let sit for about 5–7 minutes, until foamy.
  2. Make the dough
    In a large bowl (or stand mixer with dough hook), whisk together flour and salt.
    Add yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter.
    Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
    Knead by hand for about 8–10 minutes (or with mixer on medium for about 5 minutes) until dough is smooth and elastic.
    If it’s very sticky, add flour 1 tbsp at a time (but keep dough soft, not dry).
  3. First rise
    Shape dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl.
    Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel.
    Let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1–1.5 hours.
  4. Shape the buns
    Punch down the dough gently.
    Divide into 8 equal pieces.
    Shape each piece into a smooth ball by tucking dough under itself.
    Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2–3 inches apart.
    Flatten each slightly with your palm.
  5. Second rise
    Cover loosely with a towel.
    Let rise again until puffy, about 30–40 minutes.
  6. Bake
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    Brush tops of buns gently with egg wash.
    Sprinkle with sesame seeds or seasoning if desired.
    Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden brown on top.
  7. Cool
    Cool on a wire rack for at least 10–15 minutes before slicing.