Quick Homemade Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns
Quick Homemade Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any barbecue or casual meal. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in under 2 hours, these buns are a game-changer for your next cookout. Freeze-friendly and totally customizable, they’re a homemade alternative to store-bought buns that your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 buns
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (90–100°F)
1/4 cup sugar (coconut, maple, or cane)
1/4 cup melted butter
2 eggs (divided)
1 tsp salt
Sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Activate Yeast: Combine warm water and yeast in a mixing bowl. Let bloom for 3 minutes.
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Mix Dough: Add flour, sugar, melted butter, 1 egg, and salt. Mix until dough is no longer sticky. Adjust with flour or water as needed.
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First Rise: Cover and let dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour until doubled in size.
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Shape Buns: Punch down and divide into 10–12 equal portions. Shape into logs for hot dog buns or round balls for hamburger buns.
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Second Rise: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
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Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush buns with egg wash (1 egg + 1 tbsp water), sprinkle seeds if using, and bake for 13–15 minutes until golden.
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Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
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For richer flavor, sub whole milk for water.
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Add garlic powder or herbs for savory buns.
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To make vegan: use plant-based butter and egg replacer.
