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40 minute hamburger bun recipe

by Meghan on May 19, 2020 163

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These Homemade Hamburger Buns are incredibly fast, easy and delicious!  In less than an hour, you can have soft and fluffy hamburger buns without going to the store.  Make this 40 minute hamburger bun recipe for your next cookout!

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Anyone else baking up a storm lately?  I normally buy hamburger buns, but recently I had a craving for burgers and didn’t want to go to the store.  Instead, I whipped up this 40 minute hamburger bun recipe and I was astonished by how easy there were, not to mention delicious!

The best hamburger bun recipe

I was suspicious that a recipe with such a short rise time could be good, but I was in a pinch and needed burger buns fast.  After making these several times, and some other recipes with longer rise times, my husband swears up and down that this is the best hamburger bun recipe I have ever made.

Photo of yeast mixed with water, oil and sugar. Second photo showing the same mixture five minutes later. It is foamy.

How do you make hamburger buns from scratch?

This recipe for hamburger buns is surprisingly easy.  Simply mix the yeast with some warm water, sugar and oil.  Then let it sit for 5 minutes.  This step “wakes up” the yeast, and the sugar is food for the yeast to start creating gas. After five minutes, you will see that the mixture has become foamy.  This means your yeast is doing what it is supposed to do!

Step by step photos for making hamburger buns 1. Dough in a bowl 2. Dough shaped into a ball 3. cutting the dough in half 4. cutting the dough in fourths 5. the dough cut into 8 pieces 6. Each pieces rolled into a ball.

Next, you mix in an egg, the flour, and salt.  Continue to add flour until you have a soft dough.  You can do this step by kneading with your hands, or you can use your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, which is what I did.

Then you will quickly shape the dough into a ball and divide into 8 pieces. I use a bench scraper to do this.  Shape each piece into a ball, then arrange on a greased or lined baking sheet.  Cover and allow rise for 10 minutes.  While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

Brushing an egg wash on to unbaked burger buns

How to make an egg wash

In order to make the most beautiful burger buns, I decided to use an egg wash for a nice shiny and golden top, sprinkled with sesame seeds.  To make an egg wash, simply mix one egg yolk with 1 tablespoon of water.  Brush the mixture over the tops of the burger buns, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.

After the 10 minute rise time, then being brushed with the egg wash and sesame seeds, the burger buns are ready to go into the oven.  After 8-12 minutes, you will have soft, fluffy and golden hamburger buns, fresh from the oven.

Unbaked hamburger buns ready to go into the oven

Next time you want to grill some burgers, be sure to make this 40 minute hamburger bun recipe first.  I suggest adding my Best Ever Grilled onions to your burger.  And speaking of burgers, have you tried my Shallot White Cheddar Burger?

40 minute hamburger buns

5 from 42 votes
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Course: Baked Goods/Breads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breads, hamburger buns, rolls
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 buns
Calories: 218kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water about 110 degrees
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For topping

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 TBSP water
  • 2 TBSP sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add yeast and warm water to a large bowl. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, mixture should be foamy.
  • Whisk in egg. Slowly mix in the salt and flour. Continue to add flour until you have a soft dough.
  • Using a dough hook, knead in a mixer for 3-5 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. (If you don't want to use a mixer, you can knead by hand on a lightly floured surface.) Do not let rise. Divide into 8 equal pieces; shape each into a ball. Do not let the dough rise.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the dough balls on a greased or lined baking sheet. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, brush the buns with an egg was, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until golden brown, 8-12 minutes.

Notes

Store buns in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Or, freeze for up to one month. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bun | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

adapted from Taste of Home

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    April 16, 2021 at 8:13 am

    5 stars
    These were absolutely amazing! I can’t believe how quick and easy these were to make! I’m wondering if you or anyone else has tried doubling or tripling the recipe? Trying to think ahead for the summer. Thank you for sharing this recipe, definitely going to keep this in my back pocket!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 17, 2021 at 1:50 pm

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  2. ㅤ says

    April 12, 2021 at 6:40 pm

    5 stars
    oops forgot to rate, 5 stars

    Reply
  3. ㅤ says

    April 12, 2021 at 6:39 pm

    I just made these for my family and my dad made the patties. The buns were perfect and even my sibling liked them. The only change was that I had to bake them for 18 to be golden but they were amazing!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 17, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  4. ACP says

    April 7, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    A++ flawless, so delicious! We will never buy buns in the store again.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 7, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      So glad you love them!

      Reply
  5. Michelle says

    April 4, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    These are amazing! I’ve made them several times and they have turned out perfectly each time. I’ve been using only 1.5 tbsps of yeast and will try them with just 1 next time. I just let them rise a little longer. I’m always amazed by their soft deliciousness! I’ll rarely buy store bought buns again!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 5, 2021 at 8:17 am

      So glad you love them!

      Reply
  6. Marianne Pankhurst says

    March 30, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Love love love theese
    I used everything bagel seasoning on top. Amaaaazzzing

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 31, 2021 at 10:01 am

      I’m so happy you love them!

      Reply
  7. Mimi says

    March 22, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    Yes, this recipe definitely deserves 5 stars. I don’t give out my stars easily either. The recipe was fast, easy, and the Buns had very good flavor. My only critique would be that the buns were a little bit too thick and tall for hamburgers. So the ratio of bun to Burger somehow he needs to be tweaked. I’m not sure that can be done with a quick rise recipe like this, so I think I will have to make my Burgers thicker to compensate. I have made this recipe twice, and it turned out perfect both times. I’ve also been on a quest for a super soft sub sandwich bun, so I decided to use this recipe to make two large French style loves that I could cut fill with ingredients and cut into sandwich portions. Big mistake. I doubled the recipe, and with one half of the dough I made 8 hamburger buns, and the other half of the dough I made 2 large long French style loaves. The hamburger buns turned out great, the two large long french-style loaves did NOT. They puffed up and Rose very nicely when they baked. When I pull them out of the oven and temped them they only reached a hundred and fifty degrees. So I put them back in the oven for an additional 8 minutes. They over browned and deflated and we’re still slightly doughy inside even though the thermometer registered 208 degrees. Moral of the story? Don’t double the recipe, don’t make this recipe into two long large French style loaves, and don’t try to bake both 8 hamburger buns and 2 large long French style loaves at the same time. Any thoughts that anybody else might have on my observations is welcome!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      April 13, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks for the tips! Here is recipe I use for french bread loaves and my family has them eaten before I can make subs out of them. https://thefoodcharlatan.com/one-hour-french-bread-recipe/
      Hope you like them!

      Reply
  8. Melissa M Morris says

    March 22, 2021 at 11:09 am

    As a pro baker I didn’t think these buns would turn out so good!! Hats off to you for coming up with such a wonderfully textured and flavourful item!!
    I WILL be making these from now on. Much better than what I make and sell at my bakery 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 28, 2021 at 8:25 am

      I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  9. Kelly says

    March 22, 2021 at 8:55 am

    This was my first time making rolls. And it was very easy. Thank you so much for this simple and very easy recipe!!! I will be making them again.

    Reply
  10. Tonyd says

    March 20, 2021 at 4:31 pm

    Hi Meghan,

    Thanks for this super handy recipe. Have been a chef for over 10 years and never found a recipe that works so well in crunch time. Still pretty new to the whole bread making thing though. A few kinks I’ll need to iron out:
    1. Yeast didn’t froth up as much as yours. I was a little slow in getting the oil (I used melted butter at about 35°C for added richness) and the sugar in the with the water as I was still measuring out and converting ingredients – by which time the core temp had dropped to 37-38°C. I suspect this was just a little too low to really kick off the yeast. That, and I keep my dry yeast in the freezer for freshness, so perhaps I didn’t leave it out long enough to bring it to room temp (20°C) before throwing it in with the water. Might of shocked it a bit.
    2. I added 3 1/4 cups (400g) of all-purpose flour – double sifted and added gradually as the dough came together with a spatula. Based on your description of “smooth and elastic” it was a little difficult to tell if I’d added enough flour or not. I suspect I could’ve added more but I was trusting my limited bready intuition at the time.
    3. After 5 minutes with the hooked hand-mixer, dough was soft, sticky, elastic but much much “looser” than yours in the photo. They didn’t hold their shape and were difficult to handle. Yours look very firm and seem to hold their shape well which makes me wonder which setting you knead on among other things that could’ve caused this. I have a 450kw handmixer with hooks with a setting of 1-5 +turbo. I kneaded on setting 3. On my second attempt I’ll do the full 5mins on high (setting 5) and see what happens. Tips would be great.
    4. The cutting and shaping of the dough for obvious reasons was hard and dough sat flat on the baking mat but they baked surprisingly well. The crown broke on all but honestly I like that look so I’m not bothered. They tasted quite sweet which could’ve been enhanced by my sub for butter. Though I’ll reduce the sugar to 50g next time and see what happens. 65g (1/4 cup) was a bit too sweet for my tastes though I understand the sugar will give the yeast a good boost of activity so I’ll see how the slight adjustment turns out. The structure was surprisingly good – small, tight air bubbles with a nice soft bite and some elasticity in the crumb which really makes for a great texture. This is what convinces me this is great recipe and I just need to practice a bit.
    5. There wasn’t any mention of a steam element. Was this on purpose? Making bread is new, but baking it I have a lot of experience and we’ve always used a steaming element in the baking of the bread for that essential crispy crust. I suppose your recipe is really going for the soft light burger bun, so fair enough. But that’d be another element I’ll play around with.
    6. Would you consider making a metric version to your ingredients list and temp? Would make it real nice for us anal-retentive bakers who insist on measuring everything out. 😂

    It’s great I can knock them up in the time it takes to cook dinner for the fam. Today I just focused on getting it right (or as close to 😉) but I could totally see myself knocking them out during a simple dinner when I have an hour to get it on the table. Thanks and keep in touch!

    A

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 28, 2021 at 8:34 am

      Hi, so glad you liked the recipe – I use a kitchen aid mixer, knead it on medium – medium high for 5 minutes. I would say you could add a tiny bit more flour if the dough is too sticky to work with. This recipe doesn’t need a steam element , but let us know if you try it and what the results are!

      Reply
  11. Michelle says

    March 17, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    First time making these. Was able to use the dough for 6 buns. My hubs likes big burgers. Only issue I has was a few of the tops burst and had some big cracks. I followed your instructions to the “T”. I’m thinking maybe I didn’t get enough air out before shaping them? The dough was soft, sticky and smooth so it wasn’t dry or too wet. Should I warm up the oven with a pan of water so they bake with steam maybe? Anyway, they tasted great and I plan to bake these from now on. Goodbye to store bought buns!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 18, 2021 at 7:41 am

      Hi – I haven’t had that happen before. When you shape the dough into balls, it’s best to put the seam on the bottom, so the tops are smooth. I wonder if that could be the reason?

      Reply
  12. Katie Roberts says

    March 15, 2021 at 6:26 am

    Hi! I would like to make these this week but was wondering how long to mix in a stand mixer? Every time I’ve tried other recipes for buns they always come out so heavy and dense 🙁
    These look delicious!
    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 16, 2021 at 12:15 pm

      Hi, you mix it 3-5 minutes. The dough should be smooth and elastic. I find it is usually closer to five minutes. The dough will be sticky, but when you remove it, dust it with flour and give it a few turns. The flour will make it easier to work with. Just be sure not to add too much flour, or they will be dense. Another reason they could turn out dense is if your yeast is not active. Be sure to follow the instructions and proof the yeast for five minutes at the beginning of the recipe. It should foam up, then you know your yeast is good.

      Reply
  13. Debbie says

    March 14, 2021 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    I happened upon this recipe as I didn’t have “proofing” time with last minute dinner idea. I always make homemade bread/ buns and I have to say this was probably the best recipe I’ve come across. So easy and they were delicious!! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 16, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  14. Everett says

    March 10, 2021 at 11:13 am

    Hello
    Recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of yeasts. Is that correct or should it be 2 teaspoons?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 11, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      Hi, 2 Tablespoons is correct. That is how they rise so quickly.

      Reply
  15. Melode says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:28 am

    5 stars
    I have made these buns twice now, and am going to make again today. I use 50/50 wheat and ap flour. They turn out great and have a nice flavor. Very easy to make. Won’t be buying hamburger buns again.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 10, 2021 at 9:25 am

      So happy you love them!

      Reply
      • Lisa Creuzer says

        March 12, 2021 at 6:26 pm

        5 stars
        I loved them too! Thank you!

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          March 16, 2021 at 12:10 pm

          I’m so happy to hear that!

          Reply
  16. BeBe says

    March 1, 2021 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect!!! Used bread flour. Made half recipe with no issues. Super easy to follow. Came out fluffy, soft, and so delicious. Will never buy store bought buns again. Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 2, 2021 at 10:12 am

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  17. Eleni Burazana says

    February 26, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe soft buns hi from beautiful and sunny Greece

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 1, 2021 at 11:07 am

      So happy to hear that!

      Reply
  18. Hannah Finley says

    February 25, 2021 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    My god, these were amazing! I accompanied them with Shrimp Burgers, and will be using the remainder for breakfast sandwiches. Tonight I will be making sliders. this week I will be making buns for smoked pork…..I think I’m obsessed. And for good damn reason. Never again will I enjoy a store bought bun. What the hell am I going to do when I go to restaurants now? Pay money for disappointing buns? UGH WHAT HAVE WE DONE

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 1, 2021 at 11:09 am

      Haha, your comment made my day! Thanks Hannah!

      Reply
      • Deidre says

        March 21, 2021 at 11:34 am

        Can you make this recipe with Instant Yeast?
        If so, do you leave out the Proofing Stage?
        Thank you

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          March 28, 2021 at 8:29 am

          Hi Deidre – I haven’t tried it with instant yeast, but usually when using instant yeast you don’t need to do the proofing step, so that should be fine.

          Reply
  19. Marni says

    February 22, 2021 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    These are the easiest, fastest, delicious and cleanest(as in not a lot of mess to clean up afterwards) rolls I have ever made.
    I’ve now made them 3 times in 2 weeks. Once for burgers, once for sandwiches and today for Portabello mushroom burgers that I intend to make for dinner.
    I went into it a bit skeptic, no rising? Well except for 10 minutes to rest before baking the recipe is just one step after the other without stopping.
    I do find I need to use a full 4 cups of flour, but it always comes out perfect.
    This is a keeper. My family loves when I make them and I can’t wait to share them with friends. I told my husband today that I may make a few batches anna start doing them off at a friend’s house to brighten their day. After all how could you be sad with a happy little fluffy roll in your mouth? I wish I could share a photo of how professional these turn out, it’s like, who baked those? They look exactly like your photos. Like little bread fairies put a magic spell over them and they come out perfect everytime.
    Thank you SO very much for this recipe. It’s everything you said it was.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 22, 2021 at 2:07 pm

      I am so happy to hear that Marni, thanks for your comment!

      Reply
    • Lee Vander Stelt says

      February 25, 2021 at 1:24 pm

      why 4 cups of flour …. curious to final results….. and have you thought about flavoring the flour, aka garlic , minced onion or something

      Reply
      • Lee Vander Stelt says

        February 25, 2021 at 2:35 pm

        5 stars
        first run out…. AWESOME recipe. as said before by other users, clean, easy, fast…. however. cutting 8 sections. i am like other user…. needs to be cut in 12. 8 is a pub burger size and you end up with a one bun, lot of bun.

        i sprinkled dried minced onion on top with sesame seeds…

        A BIG THANKS all the same

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          March 1, 2021 at 11:07 am

          So glad to hear you loved them!

          Reply
  20. Gail says

    February 11, 2021 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these for the second time, but with a few minor adjustments. I used half bread flour and half white whole wheat flour; simply used 2 packets of yeast (so slightly less than called for); and I formed them into 12 buns this time and they are still plenty big. Delicious, nice texture, fast, and so much better than store bought. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 12, 2021 at 7:33 am

      So glad you love them!

      Reply
  21. Lillian says

    February 7, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    Good recipe for a simpler bun, my only issue was they were half raw at 12 minutes. Had to bake about 20 on 425 and I let my oven preheat for 30 minutes before use and I haven’t had any issue with this oven being at the wrong temp since I’ve had it. Don’t know what happened there but a good recipe for when I don’t want to spend the time making buns with a more fermented taste to them

    Reply
    • Lisa Creuzer says

      March 12, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      You opened the oven too much. You shouldn’t know they are “half baked at 12 minutes” They are pretty while baking and oven lights are there for a reason. Just sayin. Do not open your oven at 12 minutes, that is what went wrong.

      Reply
  22. Brenda says

    January 31, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    Hello!!!

    Will the recipe work if scaled to 1/2? I know sometimes recies dont always work when cutting a recipe in half.

    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 1, 2021 at 9:33 am

      Hi, I haven’t tried it so I’m not sure! Let us know if you give it a try!

      Reply
      • Matthew Thomas says

        February 2, 2021 at 5:09 am

        Hey!
        I tried scaling it by half this evening and visibly it’s worked! Just letting my chicken finish marinating and then I’ll cook it all off and let you know!

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          February 3, 2021 at 10:54 am

          Thanks for sharing Matthew! Can’t wait to hear how they turned out!

          Reply
          • Matthew says

            February 12, 2021 at 9:09 am

            They actually turned out really well!

            I will admit I did substitute 1/3 of the water for butter milk, mainly because I live out in China right now and I had a bit left over (and it’s hard to obtain) from marinating some Korean fried chicken burgers (which is what went inside these buns along with homemade pickled veg and a Smokey, spiced, homemade Mayo).

            Thanks for this, such a good pairing.

          • Meghan says

            February 15, 2021 at 3:15 pm

            So glad to hear that!

        • L says

          February 18, 2021 at 9:19 pm

          This is helpful thank you.

          Reply
  23. Eddy says

    January 25, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved your hamburger buns! So much better than supermarket buns. I used olive oil substitute for vegetable oil and it worked great! Thank you for sharing your recipe. 😊

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 26, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Hi Eddy, so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  24. cjean says

    January 23, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    could i use just the egg yolk for a smaller batcj?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 24, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      Hi, do you mean in the egg wash? using egg yolk only instead of mixing it with water doesn’t work as well.

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        January 27, 2021 at 3:49 pm

        I actually have the same question. It’s just my husband and I and even four is too much but I want to half the recipe but it calls for an egg in the bun recipe (not the topping). Would just an egg yolk work or just whip an egg and only put half in?

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          February 1, 2021 at 9:40 am

          Hi Alyssa – I haven’t tried to make a half batch so I’m not sure how it will turn out. You can try whisking an egg and using half. Another option is to just make the whole batch and freeze the extras. Then you can defrost them as you need them.

          Reply
        • Tatiana says

          February 9, 2021 at 7:27 pm

          Hey Alyssa, I just made these with the recipe halved and they came out great! For the egg.. I whisked up an egg in a small bowl and poured half (just eyed it) into the dough then used the other half for the egg wash on top. Hope this helps!

          Reply
  25. Jo Michael says

    January 23, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Do you think I could double or triple this without issue or is it better to stick to this quantity and just make it 3 times? I made one batch already and they are fabulous but need at least 18 and I like the size with 3.9oz each which give me 16.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 24, 2021 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Jo, I haven’t tried it but I think it would probably be fine to double it!

      Reply
  26. Melanie says

    January 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    These are amazing! I made them for my family tonight and got rave reviews!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 17, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      So happy you loved them!

      Reply
  27. Deborah Schuster says

    January 15, 2021 at 8:45 am

    Can I use olive oil or canola oil instead of vegetable oil?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 17, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      That should be fine!

      Reply
  28. Lis Blossom says

    January 5, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    Super tasty, and very easy to make! I used smart balance for the oil, and they had a great flavor.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 6, 2021 at 10:13 am

      So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  29. Anna says

    January 4, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these yesterday. Enjoyed them with our homemade veggie burgers. Delish!! Next time I’ll make 10-12 for a bit smaller size, and try a little whole wheat flour. I used less oil & sugar too and they are still great. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      January 5, 2021 at 10:06 am

      So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  30. Lisa says

    December 30, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    These are fabulous! Yup, 40 minutes

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 30, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      So happy to hear that Lisa!

      Reply
  31. Eliana says

    December 17, 2020 at 8:12 am

    5 stars
    These are fabulous! even on nights when I forget that I was supposed to make them for dinner they’re just so quick and reliable. I often substitute one cup of whole wheat flour, and it still works. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 19, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that Eliana!

      Reply
  32. Pam Guptil says

    December 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Made these last night for burgers.
    They were amazing!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 12, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      I’m so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  33. Leona Benham says

    December 12, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    Oh wow…i have never tried anything like this recipe and to my amazement (and my family’s) they turned out perfect! And made my homemade burgers that much better…thank you..definetly making these from now on.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 12, 2020 at 7:36 pm

      I’m so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  34. Susan says

    December 10, 2020 at 8:17 am

    5 stars
    Meghan – I made these buns last week and they turned out great. Everyone in my house loved them. Do I need to change the recipe (in terms of letting the yeast activate with oil, water and sugar for 5 minutes) if I want to use instant yeast? Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 10, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Hi Susan – I haven’t tested these with instant yeast, but you should be able to skip the 5 minute wait. With instant yeast, you don’t need to bloom the yeast like you do with regular dry active yeast.

      Reply
    • Ms. Erza says

      December 14, 2020 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      If you just bought the yeast it should be fine but this also acts as a test to make sure your yeast activates so your buns come out perfect every time. If it doesn’t foam/bubble the yeast is expired.

      Reply
  35. Shannon says

    November 29, 2020 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    These were fantastic! We live in the country and sometimes don’t want to drive into the city for just one item. We made these and the family loved them! Had them for hamburgers but everyone started saying what else they would do with them – sandwiches, garlic buns, etc. So, I would say they were a hit! So quick to put together and the house smelled wonderful as they baked. Didn’t make any changes to the recipe, made as stated. Will be making these many more times in the future! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:53 am

      So happy to hear that Shannon!

      Reply
  36. Teresa Schlintz says

    November 28, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    Amazing – easy and delicious! Used “everything bagel” instead of sesame seeds and they were great. Soft, fluffy and yummy!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 29, 2020 at 8:53 am

      Love that you used everything bagel seasoning! So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  37. Rachel Bailey says

    November 19, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    Worked like a charm!!!! I wish I could post a picture as they turned out EXACTLY like yours!!! I didn’t have the yeast you recommended so I used quick rise and reduced the amount by 1/2 a tbsp. Still turned out excellent!!! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 19, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that Rachel!

      Reply
  38. Tracy says

    November 19, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    This recipe is phenomenal! It is a very quick and simple recipe. I mix it up in my stand mixer, cut and shape into balls, let rest for 10 minutes, bake, and voila they are ready! I’ve made them at least 5 times now. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Delicious and makes my life easier.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 19, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Tracy – I am so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  39. Hannah says

    November 10, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    These buns are so delicious and easy! I’m not an experienced bread maker, and I was nervous about trying this recipe. It was so easy and turned out so well! I’ll be making these weekly now!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 11, 2020 at 9:45 am

      Yay! So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  40. Mim says

    November 9, 2020 at 9:52 am

    Best buns ever. Need I say more? I divided into 12 because 8 were huge first time.
    I also made with whole milk and butter for flavor and so they wouldn’t dry out too much after baking the 2nd time around.

    Rave reviews from family.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 9, 2020 at 9:59 am

      So glad you loved them!

      Reply
    • Patti says

      December 6, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      You subbed the milk for the water, correct? How much butter? 1/3 cup melted?

      Reply
  41. Jo says

    November 5, 2020 at 10:56 am

    Great recipe. My 7 year old made these with me, they turned out exactly like your picture! Thank you for sharing. Scrummy!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 6, 2020 at 6:37 am

      So glad you loved them Jo!

      Reply
  42. Beth K says

    October 28, 2020 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Easy, quick, delicious. Came out just like the picture!

    Reply
  43. Dan Don says

    October 28, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    I attempted to make this recipe twice today. Both times the dough was heavy, didn’t turn golden with baking and cracked.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 28, 2020 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Dan – I’m sorry that happened! There are two things I can think of that might have gone wrong. One is that your yeast might be dead. You can test your yeast by adding a packet of yeast (2 and 1/4 teaspoons) to 1/4 cup of warm water with a teaspoon of sugar and waiting 10 minutes. It should foam up, indicating that it is active. If this doesn’t happen, the yeast is dead. The other thing that could have gone wrong is adding too much flour. This is why measuring with the scoop and level method is best.

      Reply
  44. Jamie says

    October 17, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    Quick. Easy. Low Carbon Footprint. No Plastic. Yummy🖤

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 18, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      So glad you love it Jamie!

      Reply
  45. Ellison says

    October 16, 2020 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    I make buns and bread all the time. Imagine my surprise when the family unanimously said these were the best…… Now I can make buns at the same time I’m making dinner.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 18, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      So glad you and your family loved them!

      Reply
  46. Luna says

    October 15, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    These buns are amazing! Thank you so much!!! Do you think it will work with whole wheat flour as well? Maybe with 50% white flour..?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 18, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Hi Luna – I haven’t tried it but I think it would work!

      Reply
  47. Connie T says

    October 11, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    These were fantastic! I made them for dinner and they were the perfect size for the 1/4 lb hamburgers! I used Everything Bagels and I wouldn’t change a thing to this recipe. I honestly would rate them a 10 if I could. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 12, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Yay, I’m so happy you love them!

      Reply
  48. Tracy says

    October 6, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    I made this recipe a few weeks ago. I was so impressed. So quick, easy, and the results were fantastic!! Family loved these as well. I will definitely keep this one. 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 6, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      So happy to hear that!

      Reply
  49. Michelle V says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    These were so easy, I still can’t believe it. I thought the 2 TBSP of yeast were going to overpower the flavor, but they just came out perfect. We tested one right away, straight from the oven, with some fresh butter. Oh my… divine!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 4, 2020 at 7:56 pm

      So glad to hear that Michelle!

      Reply
  50. Lynda Fox says

    October 1, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! Super fast, and super tasty! I also tried the same recipe to make hotdog rolls. They weren’t quite a uniform as I’d like, but they were awesome just the same! I will absolutely never buy hamburger or hotdog rolls again!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 1, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Yay! So glad you loved them!

      Reply
  51. Amanda says

    September 28, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Excellent recipe!!! Quick, easy & delicious!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 28, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      So glad you love them!

      Reply
  52. Jenn V. says

    September 21, 2020 at 4:29 am

    5 stars
    I was Juuust under on the yeast, so I added in about half a cup of Self Rising flour hoping that would offset the missing yeast, also I only had Everything Bagel seasoning to top them with and OMG, they were Delicious! A bit denser than store bought and held together So Nicelyfor burgers about an hour after letting them cool! I’ll definitely be making these again and trying more of your recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 21, 2020 at 9:09 am

      I’m so glad you loved them Jenn!

      Reply
  53. Rick Barrera says

    September 19, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    So easy, so perfect. Beautiful buns for my Angus burgers. Everyone raves about these because they’re fresh from the oven.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 19, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that Rick!

      Reply
  54. Justine Jacobsen says

    September 15, 2020 at 6:47 am

    5 stars
    SO EASY! And DELICIOUS! We ate one right away – so so so tasty! I made the mistake of baking these in the morning and now we’re having to wait all day to eat the rest with dinner. Next time I’ll have to do a double batch. Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 15, 2020 at 10:12 am

      Yay, so glad to hear that Justine!

      Reply
  55. Cynthia says

    September 14, 2020 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    This recipe was simple and the buns look delicious. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 14, 2020 at 11:11 am

      So glad you loved it Cynthia!

      Reply
  56. Jenn S. says

    September 7, 2020 at 4:19 pm

    These were perfect! Everyone loved them. My husband was pleasantly surprised that I actually made them. LOL. Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 10, 2020 at 10:21 pm

      Oh yay! So glad to hear that Jenn!

      Reply
    • Charissa says

      March 24, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      These are SOOOOO good!!!!! Never buying buns again!!!!

      Reply
      • Meghan says

        March 25, 2021 at 7:45 am

        So glad you loved them!

        Reply
  57. P Mitcham says

    September 7, 2020 at 10:24 am

    My go to recipe for quick rolls at unplanned family events. Love it

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 7, 2020 at 10:59 am

      I’m so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  58. Holly says

    September 7, 2020 at 8:51 am

    How did you calculate the calorie count? Im coming up with about 300 per bun. My gf and I are usually pretty strict with our calories and like to have as accurate a count as possible. I use MyFitnessPal to calculate the ingredients and made 8 buns and it says 308 per bun. Im trying to figure out where Im off.

    The buns are amazing and very tasting. I will be making them again.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:00 am

      Hi Holly – all the calories counts are an estimate for convenience. My website has a calculator it uses when I input the recipe. I would definitely use your own calculation if you are on a strict diet. I’m so glad you loved the buns!

      Reply
      • Holly says

        September 7, 2020 at 11:07 am

        Thank you so much for replying! My gf’s mom had one today and she loves them too. They’ll definitely get made again!

        Reply
  59. Tijana says

    September 6, 2020 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    OMG!!!!!!! These are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I have never made homemade bread of any kind so I wanted to try your recipe because it looked simple for a first timer like myself. I followed your directions to a T and holy moly they were super simple and so good!!! My two picky boys absolutely LOVED them!!!! Thank you so much! I will never again buy hamburger buns at the store!!! Question how long will these keep if I make more? Just store in a container or ziploc bag? Can you freeze? Have you made them into hot dog buns yet?!?!?! Thanks again!!!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 7, 2020 at 9:03 am

      Hi Tijana – I am so happy you loved them! I think these are good for 1- 2 days at room temperature in a sealed container/ziplock bag. I have not tried freezing them, but bread normally freezes very well so I think that would be fine! I haven’t made hotdog buns yet but that is a great idea!

      Reply
  60. Kim says

    August 30, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    Is is really 2 tablespoons of yeast , not a packet which is just over 2 teaspoons?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 2, 2020 at 9:56 am

      Hi Kim – yes, that is correct. The larger amount of yeast is what makes them rise so quickly.

      Reply
  61. Randy-lynn says

    August 11, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    My rolls ended up falling apart when we were eating them as burger buns. Not sure why. They looked perfect when they came out of the oven. Also the dough was super sticky after all the ingredients were mixed so I had to keep adding flour while I was kneading it.
    Help!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 13, 2020 at 8:34 am

      Hi Randy-Lynn – it sounds like maybe too much flour was added when kneading. The dough should become less sticky as you knead it. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  62. Brittany A Williams says

    August 5, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    I like many other reviewers decided that I wanted to make sloppy Joe’s but did not want to go to the store to go get buns I whipped these together in less than an hour I had a use canola oil instead of vegetable oil they turned out pretty good if I do say so myself a little thick so pretty thank you for sharing this recipe definitely will be using it again!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 6, 2020 at 2:37 pm

      So glad you liked them!

      Reply
  63. Margie says

    August 2, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    Can these be made with Bob’s Red Mill 1to1 gluten free flour?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 2, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      Hi Margie – I’m not sure, I have not tried that. Let me know if you give it a try!

      Reply
  64. Lou says

    July 28, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    Are you kidding me?! These are fabulous and so easy. This recipe will be a consistent go-to.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 30, 2020 at 11:32 am

      I’m so happy to hear that Lou!

      Reply
  65. Yuliana says

    July 23, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I’m an amateur baker and these came out fantastic and I received many compliments. So fluffy and delicious. I did reduce the sugar amount though, only change I made. I decided to make home made hamburger buns instead of getting the store bought ones which have too many additives. This will be my go to recipe from now on. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      I’m so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  66. annette halloran says

    July 22, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    I just made these today. I think I might have put too much flour in them, but they were still amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 23, 2020 at 9:42 am

      So glad you liked them Annette!

      Reply
  67. Lesley says

    July 6, 2020 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    Hi Meghan, Thank you for posting your bun recipe which I used yesterday. Wanted hamburgers for lunch but didn’t feel like going out for buns. My bread recipes are all quite involved so yours really resonated with me, being quick and easy. I was delighted with the results.
    I did reduce the sugar a bit (personal preference) and used only a milk wash. Topped with the sesame seed and made 6 larger buns as I make fairly substantial patties with salads. Delicious all round!! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Lesley SA

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 7, 2020 at 10:26 am

      Hi Lesley, I am so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  68. Nicole Kaplan says

    July 5, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and perfect!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 7, 2020 at 10:26 am

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  69. Kibawa says

    July 4, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    In celebration of 4th of July we wanted to make some burgers but We didn’t have any bread around so I attempted to make these from scratch for my first time and I’m so glad I did! They were incredibly soft and delicious and not to mention cute!. Thank you so much for sharing!! I don’t think I will be purchasing burger buns again haha.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 7, 2020 at 10:27 am

      I am so glad you loved them!

      Reply
  70. Kathie Funk says

    June 20, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Made these today they got large hamburger size. Delicious.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 20, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  71. Cheryl says

    June 7, 2020 at 3:47 am

    I made these buns yesterday and the whole family enjoyed them. They were soft flavorful and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 7, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that Cheryl!

      Reply
  72. Ashlyn @ F5 Method says

    May 20, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Meghan, I love how you devised a bun recipe that uses yeast, yet can be made in less than an hour! Also, those buns look aaaaamazing with their seedy, golden tops!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 20, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks Ashlyn!

      Reply
      • mim says

        November 9, 2020 at 9:54 am

        5 stars
        Yes, 2 tablespoons of yeast rise up like crazy. I will only use this recipe for buns. I also use caputo flour from Italy. So nice flavor too.

        Reply
        • Meghan says

          November 9, 2020 at 9:59 am

          So glad to hear that!

          Reply

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