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Homemade Hamburger Buns

Published: Jul 16, 2025 by Marye

Making this easy homemade hamburger buns recipe doesn't take as long as you might think, (just 1 hour total) and the result is spectacular! They come out so soft and slightly sweet -- just right for all of those grilled burgers you are going to be making this summer.
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Store-bought buns are fine if you're hosting a last-minute cookout with your HOA nemesis. But when you want soft, pillowy perfection that makes your burgers taste like a million bucks? You make your own. These homemade hamburger buns come together in under an hour—and they’ll ruin you for the plastic bag kind forever.

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  • My family has been raving about them.
  • 🗝️ Next level burgers have homemade hamburger buns
  • 🧾 Ingredients you'll need to make quick hamburger buns from scratch
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 🔪 How to make this soft burger buns recipe
  • Can I make these with gluten-free flour?
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Level up these meals with homemade burger buns
  • 💬 Comments

My family has been raving about them.

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Wow! These are just perfect. My family has been raving about them. I can't thank you enough for sharing. 🙂
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🗝️ Next level burgers have homemade hamburger buns

  • Homemade burger buns are quick to make and take your burgers to the next level.
  • Perfect for backyard cookouts, chicken salad sandwiches, and and more!
  • You can shape the dough into balls and flatten them into shape or use a 24-ounce can with the ends cut off to cut the dough into rounds.

🧾 Ingredients you'll need to make quick hamburger buns from scratch

Labeled ingredients for these easy hamburger buns with yeast.
  • Flour – All-purpose, unbleached, or a little whole wheat if you're feeling virtuous. Your buns, your rules.
  • Milk – Warm and cozy, like a Southern hug in liquid form.
  • Water – Just enough to keep things moving without drowning the dough.
  • Yeast – The life of the party. Without it, your buns are flat and sad—like your cousin's karaoke rendition of "Sweet Caroline."
  • Egg – For richness, structure, and that soft golden glow. Basically, the bun’s secret weapon.
  • Butter – Melted into the dough because every good thing starts with butter.
  • Honey – A touch of sweet to balance the savory. Not enough to be dessert, just enough to make you go, "Mmmm."
  • Salt – The unsung hero that makes everything else taste like it’s supposed to. Don’t skip it unless you like disappointment.

The cool thing about these is that you can make them any way you want -- it's just the most versatile recipe ever. You can even roll them into logs for hot dog buns.

Download this free homemade hamburger buns recipe kitchen cheat sheet for tips, variations, and more.

📖 Recipe

Closeup of homemade hamburger

Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns

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Making this easy homemade hamburger buns recipe doesn't take as long as you might think, (just 1 hour total) and the result is spectacular! They come out so soft and slightly sweet -- just right for all of those grilled burgers you are going to be making this summer.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 45 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings:12 buns
Calories:228
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4 ½ cups flour, unbleached, whole wheat, or a mix
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 egg, , room temperature

Instructions

  • Heat the milk, water, honey and butter until butter is melted.
  • Check temperature. Depending on the temperature, let cool to 120F.
  • Carefully beat in egg.
  • Mix 2 cups of the flour, yeast, and salt.
  • Mix into the milk mixture.
  • Stir in the rest of the flour, ½ cup at a time. Beat well after each addition.
  • When the dough pulls together, (it will form a soft ball) turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 -16 equal pieces. This will depend on the size you want for the finished bun.
  • Shape into smooth balls, flatten slightly, and place on a silpat covered baking sheet. OR roll dough into about 1-inch thickness and cut out with a large biscuit cutter or 24-ounce sized can with the ends cut off.
  • Let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • When buns have almost doubled bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool, covered with a tea towel to keep them soft.

Notes

Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the pantry for 2-3 days or freeze for longer storage (up to 3 months)
Tips:
  • Make sure all liquids are 105F - 120F.
  • These take just about 30 minutes to rise in my hot Texas kitchen. If your kitchen is cooler, you might need a little more time.
  • Once they are baked, let them cool on a wire rack before you slice them, or they will tear.
  • You can also freeze them in an airtight freezer container or Ziploc bag until you are ready to use them.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

🔪 How to make this soft burger buns recipe

Visual learner? Here are step by step images to help you make these easy hamburger buns in just an hour.

Milk, honey, and butter heated up in a pan.

Heat milk, honey, & butter. Cool to 105F-120F. Add egg.

Yeast and salt being added to flour.

Mix 2 cups of the flour, yeast, and salt.

Flour is added to the milk mixture.

Mix flour mixture into the milk mixture.

A sticky dough is formed.

Stir in the rest of the flour, ½ cup at a time until dough pulls together.

Dough being kneaded on a table.

Knead.

Finished dough is formed into a ball.

Form into ball.

Dough is separated into equal pieces and formed into buns.

Form equally sized buns. Let rise.

Buns are baked to a golden brown.

Bake.

🤫 Cook's secrets -

I've admitted before that I don't use fancy cutters. My favorite doughnut, bun, and biscuit cutters are various sizes of cans with the ends cut off! I use a big 24oz can for hamburger buns and it makes them just about right.

Hamburger buns sliced open on a cutting board.

Can I make these with gluten-free flour?

I have never used gluten-free flour and I am not sure how it would work.

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Hamburger and hot dog buns are cheap in the store and I'll be the first to admit that sometimes it's just easier to pick up a package of them rather than make my own.

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  1. deb Eck says

    July 14, 2025 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    I love how you can tell an entertaining story while giving a recipe and making it all come out good! You are a gifted cook and I, for one, am very thankful that I found your channel!

    Reply
    • Marye says

      July 15, 2025 at 11:51 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Sue Ellis says

    June 25, 2025 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for a wonderful recipe and so easy. This is the only bun recipe that is yummy and free to add in flavors. Our repeat flavor is Italian seasoning. My husband enjoys making the buns too. Truly a KEEPER.

    Reply
    • Marye says

      June 25, 2025 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Wava says

    July 20, 2024 at 3:10 am

    I made this recipe they turned out great! I will keep this recipe bread in the stores are so expensive,so now I can make my own and have fresh buns!

    Reply
  4. Liza says

    September 23, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    Hi!Can I used a stand mixer for making the dough?Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Marilyn says

    May 20, 2021 at 9:14 pm

    Do they freeze well? If not, I guess I can halve the recipe? Please advise. Thank you for this easy recipe.

    Reply
    • Marye says

      May 21, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Yes, they do!

      Reply
  6. Rachael says

    September 12, 2014 at 5:13 am

    Hi I love your story and your site.....

    I was wondering how much yeast is in a packet? I have a bulk bag - not sure how much to use? Also where do you purchase your buttermilk culture or do you just make it from raw cream?

    Thank you Rach

    Reply
    • Marye Audet says

      September 12, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Thank you! It's about 2 1/2 teaspoons but I use a tablespoon. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Brenda says

    September 09, 2014 at 2:52 am

    I always bake almost everything we eat.i have Never concered bread making.i have always stayed away from it but i'am going to jump right into this making breads.Problem! If it turns out good ,there is no stopping me.I will bake it for my whole family.I just love trying new things thanks. I will be checking you out more often.

    Reply
  8. vicky says

    February 06, 2014 at 8:54 am

    These are wonderful recipe's that i will try. I have been baking from scratch for many yrs; been looking for a recipe for hamburger and hot dog buns to make from scratch, so i thank u. I will most certainly try these. As for budgets that we all live on, there are a lot of us out there that live from day to day from pay check to pay check. You can grow your own vegetables in containers on your patio,or deck and can them, or freeze them to save money. Good luck to everyone. Thank you for these good recipe's. Keep them coming

    Reply
  9. Misti says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    I totally agree with your rant. Infact it took quite some time but we have narrowed my husbands GERD down to the as he calls them "Bastardized Oils" otherwise known as hydrogenated oils. So this will be great!

    Reply
  10. Katphish says

    January 29, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Wow, made these last night and are they Delish!!!

    Reply
  11. Missy Moran says

    July 05, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    My daughter (11years old) just made these almost entirely by herself! Great recipe.

    Reply
  12. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    I have yet to make buns at home successfully...I am going to try your recipe for sure. And I totally agree with your rant!

    Reply
    • maryeaudet says

      June 26, 2010 at 5:05 pm

      Jenn these have never let me down, whether I made them with white, whole wheat or a mixture....I think you will be pleased.

      Reply
  13. Debra in TX says

    May 29, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Wow! These are just perfect. My family has been raving about them. I can't thank you enough for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
    • maryeaudet says

      May 30, 2010 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks Debra!
      You can add shredded cheese, dried onion, or other flavoring to the buns as well. 🙂

      Reply
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