The Best Homemade Burger Buns

Soft, fluffy burger buns made from scratch with simple ingredients and baked in less than 20 minutes. Use grams for best results.

📝 Ingredients

• 354 g water ((1 1/2 cups))
• 7 g instant yeast ((2 1/4 tsp))
• 70 g sugar ((1/4 cup + 2 tbsp))
• 650 g all-purpose flour ((about 5 cups; see Tip))
• 32 g powdered milk ((1/4 cup))
• 9 g salt ((1 1/2 tsp))
• 60 g butter ((5 tbsp, room temperature))
• 13 g oil ((1 tbsp))
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the warm water, instant yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until dissolved. See Note 1 if using active dry yeast.
2. 2Add the all-purpose flour, powdered milk, and salt. Mix until a dough starts to form.
3. 3Gradually add butter and oil while kneading. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic. If too soft or sticky, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
4. 4Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1–1.5 hours.
5. 5Punch down the dough and divide into 12 portions (95–100 g each). See Note 4 for other recommended sizes of dough.
6. 6Shape each portion into balls and flatten slightly.
7. 7Place buns on parchment-lined baking sheets or in a burger pan if using.
8. 8Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
9. 9Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush buns with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
10. 10Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.