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Easy Hamburger Buns

Makes 8 large buns. If you don't have whole wheat flour, just sub in an equal portion of unbleached all-purpose flour.
Prep Time1 hour 55 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breads
Keyword: baked from scratch, dinner rolls, sandwich bread, yeasted breads, yeasted dough
Servings: 6 to 8
Author: Suzanne Cowden

Ingredients

  • Dough
  • 1 cup warm water (about 110° F)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup + a pinch granulated sugar divided
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • Topping
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • sesame or other seeds

Instructions

  • Combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a large bowl. Let sit until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, egg, and salt to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until well combined. If using a stand mixer, stir with the paddle attachment to combine.
  • Mix in remaining flour about ½ cup at a time until the mixture clears the sides of the bowl. Knead the dough on a floured surface until soft and smooth, adding flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking. If using a mixer, switch to the hook attachment and knead until the dough is smooth and silky.
  • Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let rise for about an hour.
  • Divide the dough into 8 evenly-sized pieces. On an un-floured surface, shape the dough into tight rounds and then flatten the balls into 4-inch disks.
  • Place the buns several inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water to make an egg wash. Brush it lightly over risen buns. Give the tops another brush of the wash before sprinkling generously with seeds.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Slice in half lengthwise to use for burgers or sandwiches.