Hot Dog / Hamburger Buns

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup lukewarm water
• 1 cup warm milk ( microwave 30 seconds)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 3 cups all purpose flour

Instructions

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   Put everything into the stand mixer except egg wash and sesame seeds

3. 3

   Using medium speed, mix until the dough is formed, scraping down the sides of the mixing bowl if needed. It takes about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Take the dough out and knead with hand for about 1-2 minutes until the dough is smooth.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a oil coated bowl. Make sure the dough is also coated with oil so no crust forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and rest in a warm place until it doubles in size.

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   Take the dough out and place it onto a lightly oiled work surface. Divide into 9 equal pieces.

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   Shape each piece into a ball. For a hot dog bun, roll into cylinder about 4-5” long, seam side down. (If you’d like the softer buns, place the buns close to each other so they grow into each other as shown in my photo.)

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   For hamburger bun, flatten the ball into a disc about 2-3” high.

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   For the second rising, cover the dough with a damp towel and leave in a warm place until they double in size (about 45 minutes)

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    Preheat the oven to 400F, brush the buns with egg wash and sprinkle the sesame seeds before baking

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    Bake 20 minutes, remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.