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Hamburger Buns Recipe (Extra Soft )

5 de 4 votes
Easy hamburger buns recipe: soft, light, and flavorful buns for delicious homemade burgers.
SERVING:10
COOKING TIME15 minutes
TOTAL TIME3 hours
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Course: Bakery
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachida

INGREDIENTS
 
 

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g granulated sugar or brown
  • 25 g fresh yeast or 10 g instant dry yeast ( 0.35 oz dry)
  • 250 ml lukewarm milk
  • 60 g soft unsalted butter
  • 1 egg at room temperature
  • 8 g salt

Egg wash and topping:

  • 1 to 2 egg yolks mixed with a few drops of milk to thin it out slightly
  • Sesame seeds or a mixed seed blend

PREPARATION

  • In the bowl of the stand mixer, pour the flour, sugar, and dry yeast. If using fresh yeast, dissolve it first in lukewarm milk.
  • Add the slightly warmed milk, then knead for 3 minutes on low speed.
  • Gradually incorporate the soft butter.
  • As soon as the butter is added, increase the speed to 2 and knead for 3 minutes.
  • Add the whole egg and continue kneading for 3 minutes at speed 2.
  • Finish by adding the salt, then knead for another 3 minutes.
  • Total kneading time: approximately 12 minutes (3 minutes on low speed, then 9 minutes at speed 2).
  • The dough should be soft, smooth, and pull away from the sides of the bowl, forming a beautiful, homogeneous ball.
  • Gather the dough into a ball and let it rise in the stand mixer bowl or transfer it to a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, then place a towel over it.
  • Let rise for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, until the dough has doubled or even tripled in volume.
  • Once the dough has risen, degas it by pressing down firmly with your fist until it loses all its volume.
  • Weigh the dough and divide it into 10 equal portions. I got balls weighing about 90 g each.
  • Shape each piece into a smooth, round ball.
  • Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them well apart as they will expand during proofing.
  • Cover the baking sheet with a clean towel and let the dough rise for about an hour (or longer if needed). The balls should puff up nicely.
  • When proofing is complete, preheat the oven to 170 °C (340 °F).
  • Gently brush the dough balls with an egg yolk mixed with a few drops of milk. Use a soft brush to avoid flattening them.
  • Sprinkle the buns with sesame seeds or a mixed seed blend.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, until the burger buns are golden brown.
  • Place them on a wire rack as soon as they come out of the oven, then cover them with a clean towel to retain their moisture and softness.