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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe (The BEST!)

March 21, 2021 By Heidi 28 Comments

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This easy Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe is about to create the gorgeous, heavenly buns you’ve been dreaming of! Everything on the inside of your burgers is going to be so much better… with these buttery buns holding it all together!

Be sure to give this outrageously tasty Homemade Burger Seasoning a try, too!

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Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

Who knew that the secret to making world famous burgers… would be a humble burger bun… that just so happened to be magically delicious!

And thanks to this magically delicious Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe, you’ll be baking up fresh, gourmet style buns at home in no time!

Kimberley writes: “So so so much better than store bought!”

No kidding… once you try this fluffy, soft hamburger bun recipe, you’ll never want to go back to store bought buns again!

When it comes to burgers, a cloud like homemade bun makes ALL the difference and will instantly take your burger to the next level!

Plus, you can get all fancy and top them with sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning for an outrageously tasty bun, or dehydrated onions for an ‘Onion Bun’.

These dandy golden buns will effortlessly transform your Hamburgers, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Sloppy Joes, and Pulled Pork Sandwiches… into culinary masterpieces!

If we’ve got anything like that on our menu, I’ll either make the buns that morning, or the night before.

So just how do you make the best hamburger buns of all time?

To make your own burger buns, you’ll simply use your stand mixer to create the dough, let it rest, form into balls, let it rest again, and then bake. That’s it!

Trust me… once you try these, you’ll never go back to store bought buns again!

So are you ready to make some regular old hamburger buns… household famous?

Here’s what you’ll need to get started…

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Hamburger Bun Ingredients

These homemade burger buns are made with such simple ingredients, and come together to make the most AMAZING buns!

First check your pantry and fridge, then head to the store to get the following ingredients to make your homemade buns…

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Active Dry Yeast
  • Sugar – this is what will feed the yeast
  • Honey
  • Eggs
  • Salt – I like to use Sea Salt
  • Water – you’ll want to use Warm Water to help activate the yeast
  • Avocado Oil – Olive Oil can be substituted
  • Butter – you’ll need Melted Butter
  • Milk – for the egg wash, or Butter can be substituted
  • Optional: Sesame Seeds, Everything Bagel Seasoning, or Dehydrated Onions for a topping.

How to Make Hamburger Buns

So how do you make hamburger buns from scratch?

Well, it’s actually really easy to make hamburger buns, and the hands on time is fairly minimal!

Here’s how to make your own fresh hamburger buns…

1. Activate your yeast by adding the ingredients as instructed, whisking, and letting it rest.

2. Mix dough in your stand mixer.

3. Let the dough rest and double in size.

4. Portion dough and form into discs.

5. Allow dough to rest and rise again.

6. Bake in oven, then cool on a wire rack.

Now it’s time to build your burgers, enjoy, and devour! YUM!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

How to Store Homemade Hamburger Buns

Unsliced buns can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Can You Freeze Hamburger Buns?

You sure can! These hamburger buns freeze beautifully!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Allow your buns to cool completely, and make sure to leave them whole (do not slice).

2. Then wrap each individual bun in plastic wrap.

3. Transfer your wrapped buns to a gallon freezer storage bag, remove as much air as possible from the bag, and zip.

4. Transfer your bag of buns to the freezer, and store up to 2 months.

I LOVE having ready-to-go homemade burger buns stocked in my freezer.

Since they’re individually wrapped, it’s so simple to just grab out however many buns you need.

How to Reheat Frozen Hamburger Buns

After freezing your buns, reheating is a cinch!

Allow buns to come to room temperature on the counter, then slice and toast in the toaster or grill each side face down with butter on a skillet.

YUM!

What Else Can I Use Hamburger Buns For?

There are so many ways to put these delicious hamburger buns to use!

Here are a few of my favorites…

  • Bacon Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
  • Pesto Chicken Sandwiches
  • Ranch Cheeseburgers
  • BBQ Smokehouse Burger
  • Salmon Sandwich Ideas
  • Teriyaki Burgers
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Homemade Hamburger Buns Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe…

Ronald writes: “Buns are delish”

Marina writes: “So fluffy and delicious”

Kimberley writes: “So so so much better than store bought!”

Colleen writes: “Perfect! These taste store bought”

Sandy writes: “So fluffy!”

Christina writes: “Came out great!”

Ryan writes: “Yum, that is how you take a burger to the next level.”

Lisa writes: “My favorite part is the way they smell when they’re baking in the oven!”

Nanette writes: “Easy, delicious and versatile roll recipe. I made six sub rolls that baked in same time frame as recipe. Absolutely amazing!”

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This easy Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe is about to create the gorgeous, heavenly buns you've been dreaming of! Everything on the inside of your burgers is going to be so much better… with these buttery buns holding it all together!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Rise Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Servings: 8 – 12, depending on size

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 tsp. Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 cup Warm Water
  • 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Large Egg (lightly beaten)
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 Egg + 1 tbsp. Milk (or Water) + Pinch of Salt (for egg wash)
  • Optional: 1 1/2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds, Minced Onion, or Everything Bagel Seasoning (for topping)

Instructions

  • Add yeast, warm water, and 2 teaspoons sugar into your stand mixer’s bowl, and whisk until well combined. Allow to stand for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, add beaten Egg, melted Butter, Honey, Salt, and 1 tbsp. Sugar into bowl, and whisk again until well combined.
  • Then add Flour into bowl, and using your stand mixer’s dough hook, knead dough on low speed (Level 2) for approx. 5 minutes, or until dough ball forms. (scrape down sides as needed to ensure all mixture is incorporated into dough.) Do NOT overmix.
  • Brush 1 tsp. Avocado or Olive Oil onto bottom and sides of separate large mixing bowl.
  • Remove dough from stand mixer’s bowl, shape into ball using your hands, tucking sides underneath, and place into oiled bowl. Then brush an additional 1 tsp. oil onto top of dough ball.
  • Cover bowl loosely with light tea towel or flour sack cloth, and allow dough to rise in a warm area of your home. After it has doubled in size (around 1 – 2 hours), you’re ready to make some buns!
  • Transfer your dough to a floured countertop, large cutting board, or pastry mat, and gently roll out with floured rolling pin to a rectangular shape (around 6″ x 12″)
  • Dust the top of the dough with some additional flour, and cut into equal portions. (8 for extra large buns, 10 for large buns, or 12 for standard buns)
  • Pick up one portion with well floured hands, form into a round disc, tucking the seams underneath. Then on well floured surface, if necessary… gently press down to about 1/2″ in height, while keeping edges formed in a circular shape.
  • Transfer dough disc to parchment lined baking sheet, and repeat again until all discs of dough have been placed on the cookie sheet. Dust lightly again with flour, and gently cover cookie sheet with light tea towel or flour sack cloth, allowing dough to rise again for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Now it’s time for the egg wash. Beat 1 Large Egg well, then stir in 1 tbsp. Milk (or Water) + a pinch of salt. Dip your pastry brush in the egg mixture, and brush over the entire top and outer edges of your buns.
  • For plain buns, you can leave as is. Or if you’d like a topping, sprinkle top of each bun with Sesame Seeds, Dehydrated Onions, or Everything Bagel Seasoning.
  • Bake for 13 – 17 minutes, or until done and golden brown on top. As buns bake, they will spread out and connect.
  • Once you remove buns from oven, transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
  • After buns have cooled completely, you can cut them where they’ve connected or gently pull apart before slicing them lengthwise. ENJOY!
  • Storage Tip: Unsliced buns can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Freezing Tip for Baked Buns: After buns have cooled completely, and before slicing, wrap each bun individually in plastic wrap. Then transfer wrapped buns to gallon freezer storage bag, removing as much air as possible from the bag. Store up to 2 months in the freezer.
  • Reheating Tip: If reheating frozen buns, allow to come to room temperature on the counter, then slice and toast in the toaster or grill each side face down with butter on a skillet.

Notes

Carefully measure your Flour by spooning into a measuring cup, and leveling off with a knife. (The correct amount of flour will make all of the difference)
Course: Main
Cuisine: American

How To Use These Homemade Hamburger Buns

Wasn’t that SO easy?

Once you know how to make your own buns, you’ll never go back to those store bought buns again!

So are you ready to learn how to put your homemade hamburger buns to use?

I’ve got you covered!

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    • Caleb - Never Ending Journeys says

      March 29, 2021 at 7:27 pm

      Such a delicious and creative idea, I love it!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 29, 2021 at 7:39 pm

        Aww… thank you! Homemade buns really do make such a delicious difference! 🙂

        Reply
    • Josiah - DIY Thrill says

      March 29, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      These are perfect for making homemade burgers!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 29, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        Thank you… they really will take your burgers to the next level!

        Reply
    • Molly Pisula says

      March 26, 2021 at 6:40 am

      Love this idea! A good bun makes all the difference, doesn’t it?? I am envisioning one of these with a smash burger or with my favorite salmon burger. Drooling now… 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 26, 2021 at 11:49 am

        It really does make such a difference, Molly… and using these for a smash burger or salmon burger sounds AMAZING! I love both of those variations… and now you have ME drooling! 🙂

        Reply
    • Danielle says

      March 24, 2021 at 10:39 am

      These look so yummy! I wonder if they would make good rolls, too?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 26, 2021 at 11:48 am

        Ooh that could be fun, and you could definitely make them smaller for slider buns. 🙂

        Reply
    • Sophie says

      March 24, 2021 at 3:47 am

      Oh wow they look so good! I used to make a lot of my own bread when I could still eat gluten but find it a lot harder now. These buns look absolutely delicious x

      Sophie

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 24, 2021 at 4:53 pm

        Thanks so much, Sophie! 🙂

        Reply
    • Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says

      March 23, 2021 at 10:08 pm

      Homemade buns are the best!! I don’t normally use honey, but now I need to try your recipe! They sure look perfect for summer grilling season!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 26, 2021 at 11:50 am

        Thanks so much, Tasia! The honey adds just the perfect kiss of sweet, and yes ~ these are a must-have all Summer long!

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      March 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      I had NO idea it was so easy to make homemade hamburger buns, Heidi! My family would definitely enjoy these because they love all kinds of sandwich types of foods. I’m so curious about the honey too. It’s like a secret ingredient that makes everything better. Thanks so much for this recipe! Hugs, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 24, 2021 at 4:52 pm

        You’re very welcome, CoCo! They really are SO easy to make, and the hint of honey give them that perfect kiss of sweetness! 🙂

        Reply
    • delphine says

      March 23, 2021 at 10:15 am

      Waouh bravo ils sont beaux ces hamburgers maison
      Merci pour tes recettes

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 24, 2021 at 4:50 pm

        Merci beaucoup Delphine. Bonne journée 🙂

        Reply
    • Rebecca Dillon says

      March 23, 2021 at 8:32 am

      This is such a great recipe. I had no idea it was so easy to make your own.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 23, 2021 at 7:18 pm

        Thanks, Rebecca! They really are such a cinch to make, and the extra flavor is SO worth it!

        Reply
    • Kathrine Eldridge says

      March 23, 2021 at 3:56 am

      These buns look delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I think I might make burgers tonight!

      https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 23, 2021 at 7:17 pm

        Thanks so much, Kathrine… enjoy your burgers! 🙂

        Reply
    • Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      March 22, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      Homemade is always best, isn’t it!? Loving the touch of honey in these Heidi! We’ll be sure to try out your recipe this summer!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 23, 2021 at 7:17 pm

        Aww… thanks, Katherine! I hope you love them! 🙂

        Reply
    • Christie says

      March 22, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      This burger looks absolutely delicious and would be perfect for grilling season! Yum!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 22, 2021 at 8:06 pm

        Thanks, Christie! These really do elevate grilling season so much! 🙂

        Reply
    • John / Kitchen Riffs says

      March 22, 2021 at 6:06 pm

      Who doesn’t like a hamburger? And they’re wonderful with your own homemade buns. You’re right — they’re really easy to make. And SO good! Thanks.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 22, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        You’re very welcome, John! Here’s to looking forward to grilling season… coming soon! 🙂

        Reply
    • angiesrecipes says

      March 21, 2021 at 4:28 am

      They are soft and tender…homemade is definitely way to go!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 22, 2021 at 6:05 pm

        Thanks, Angie… and I agree ~ nothing beats homemade burger buns! 🙂

        Reply

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