Homemade Hamburger Buns

Recipe View In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, 1/2 cup of flour, and warm water. Whisk until smooth. Let stand until foamy, about 10-15 minutes.

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Add this mixture to the yeast mixture, then add the remaining flour (about 3 cups).

Recipe View Attach the dough hook to the stand mixer and knead the dough on low speed until it becomes soft and slightly sticky, approximately 5-6 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. If the dough sticks excessively to a silicone spatula, gradually add a little more flour.

Recipe View Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. It should be elastic and slightly sticky, but not sticking to your fingers. Gently shape the dough into a smooth, round ball, tucking any loose ends underneath.

Recipe View Wipe out the mixer bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat it lightly with oil. Cover the bowl with aluminum foil and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Recipe View Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Recipe View Transfer the risen dough to a floured surface and gently pat it down to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a slightly rounded rectangle, approximately 5x10 inches and 1/2 inch thick.

Recipe View Dust the dough lightly with flour if needed and cut it into eight equal pieces. Gently shape each piece into a round, tucking the ends underneath.

Recipe View Gently pat and stretch the dough rounds into flat discs, about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the buns on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1/2 inch between them. Dust the buns lightly with flour. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and milk to create an egg wash. Gently brush the tops of the risen buns with the egg wash, being careful not to deflate them. Sprinkle each bun with sesame seeds.

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the buns are lightly browned on top, about 15-17 minutes. They may stick together slightly where they touch. Let cool completely before tearing apart and slicing in half to serve.