Quick Hamburger Buns

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Instant yeast
• 1 cup Warm water (Comfortably warm to the wrist; water that is too hot can kill the yeast.)
• 0.333 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Sugar (Maple syrup may be substituted in the same amount, according to the body excerpt.)
• 2 Egg (One egg is mixed into the dough; beat the other for brushing over the buns.)
• 3 cup All-purpose flour (Add 1–2 tbsp extra only if the dough is sticky while kneading; optional additional flour is not included in the measured amount.)
• 1 tsp Salt
• Sesame seeds (Optional; sprinkle over the buns before baking.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, stir the instant yeast into the warm water.

2. 2

   Add the vegetable oil, sugar, and 1 egg. Whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Add the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix until the dough is shaggy.

4. 4

   Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 3–5 minutes. If it is sticky, add 1–2 tablespoons of flour as needed.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 8–12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with room to expand, and flatten each ball slightly with your palm.

6. 6

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). While it heats, let the dough sit for 5–10 minutes.

7. 7

   Beat the remaining egg in a small bowl and brush it generously over the tops of the buns.

8. 8

   If using sesame seeds, sprinkle them over the buns.

9. 9

   Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, until golden.

10. 10

    Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool before serving.

Notes

The structured recipe yields 8 buns, while the method permits dividing the dough into 8–12 pieces. Store in a paper bag at room temperature for 1–2 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for months. The body excerpt also suggests a stand-mixer method: mix with the paddle attachment, then knead with the dough hook for 3–4 minutes on medium-low. It mentions melted butter in place of vegetable oil and warm milk in place of water for a richer bun, and garlic butter instead of egg wash. These are optional variations, not part of the structured ingredient list.

Nutrition per serving

• bread
• side
• American
• vegetarian
• contains gluten
• contains egg
• baked
• cookout