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burger bun recipe Sesame Topped Golden Rounds
- Total Time: 202 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe provides a guide to making fluffy, golden, sesame-topped burger buns from scratch. It focuses on using quality ingredients to achieve bakery-quality results, perfect for elevating family meals.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) whole milk, warm
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
- 2.5 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, for topping
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Combine 0.5 cup (120 ml) warm whole milk (105-115F / 40-46C), 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 2.25 teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it appears foamy.
- Mix And Knead Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture, 2 tablespoons (28 g) melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg. Knead for 8-10 minutes by hand or 5-7 minutes with a stand mixer(s dough hook) until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a clean bowl with oil. Place the kneaded dough inside, turn once to coat, then cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until it has visibly doubled in size.
- Shape Buns: Gently punch down the risen dough to deflate it. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces (about 85 g each). Roll each piece into a smooth, tight ball.
- Second Rise: Arrange the shaped dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 in (5 cm) between them. Cover lightly and let them rise again for 45-60 minutes until noticeably puffy and soft to the touch.
- Apply Egg Wash And Top: In a small bowl, whisk 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon water for a glossy egg wash. Gently brush this mixture over the top of each bun and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
- Bake Buns: Preheat your oven to 375F (190C). Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until they achieve a beautiful golden brown color and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Notes
If your dough is too sticky during kneading, add flour sparingly, one tablespoon at a time. Ensure your yeast is fresh and the milk temperature is correct (105-115F / 40-46C); too hot or cold can inhibit yeast activity. For consistently sized buns, use a kitchen scale to divide the dough into equal portions.
- Prep Time: 32 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85 g)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg