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Home » Recipes » Homemade Roll Recipes

Easy Homemade Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns Recipe

Published: May 27, 2010 Last Updated: May 20, 2021 by Marye 615 words. | About 4 minutes to read this article.

Tender homemade hot dog and hamburger buns are easy to make. If you are making hot dog buns I find it easiest to roll the dough out into a large rectangle and cut into smaller rectangles. Let rise with sides touching. You can brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, coarse sea salt, or whatever you like. You can add dry onion soup mix for onion rolls. These are very versatile!
Total time 1 hour
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Making this easy homemade hamburger or hot dog buns recipe doesn't take as long as you might think and the result is spectacular! They come out soft and slightly sweet -- just right for all of those grilled burgers you are going to be making.

homemade hot dog buns

You can make them with white flour, whole wheat flour, or a combination of flours. Just keep in mind that the whole wheat version is likely to be coarser than if you made it with white flour.

If you like onion rolls that's no problem, add some onion powder to the dough with the salt. 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 make them ahead of time and freeze for up to three months.

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. It takes these just about 30 minutes to rise in my hot, Texas kitchen. If your kitchen is cooler then you might need a little more time.

cutting out hamburger buns

Once they are baked let them cool before you slice them. You can also put them in an airtight freezer container and freeze them until you are ready to use them.

The recipe is easy to double, too.

Homemade Hot Dog Buns Recipe

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.

The thing is, there's nothing like putting a gourmet hamburger on a homemade bun. SO good!

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Tender homemade hot dog and hamburger buns are easy to make. If you are making hot dog buns I find it easiest to roll the dough out into a large rectangle and cut into smaller rectangles. Let rise with sides touching. You can brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, coarse sea salt, or whatever you like. You can add dry onion soup mix for onion rolls. These are very versatile!
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings:12 buns
Calories:227
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Ingredients

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

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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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.2mg

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    Comments

    1. Marilyn

      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

        May 21, 2021 at 11:19 am

        Yes, they do!

    2. Rachael

      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

        September 12, 2014 at 8:43 am

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

    3. Brenda

      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
    4. vicky

      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
    5. Misti

      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
    6. Katphish

      January 29, 2013 at 1:41 pm

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

      Reply
    7. Missy Moran

      July 05, 2011 at 5:12 pm

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

      Reply
    8. Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen

      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

        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.

    9. Debra in TX

      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

        May 30, 2010 at 6:35 pm

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

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