Homemade hamburger buns in an hour? Yes, indeed! These are so simple to make, and I'll even show you how! I even have a whole wheat version.
Course Bread
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Proofing Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Servings 10rolls
Calories 279kcal
Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net
Ingredients
1cupmilk
1/2cupwater
1/4cupbutter
4 1/2cupsall-purpose flouror bread flour
2 1/4 tspInstant yeast (I used Fleischmann's Rapid Rise Yeast)
2tablepoons white sugar
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
1egg
For the "wash" (to give a shiny finish to the rolls)
1eggwhisked
1 to 2tablespoonspoppy or sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together 1-3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg.
Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
Variation: You can mix all the ingredients in a Kitchen Aid Stand mixer- with the dough attachment. Knead until the dough is elastic and smooth-- 5 to 8 minutes.
Divide dough into 10 to 12 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a square. Don't worry about perfection. To shape the hamburger roll, grab one corner and fold it in, repeat with all four corners. Grab the center, and twist. Place onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll around (folded side down) and then gently shape the sides into a round shape.
Tip: Turn your oven on WARM for 2 to 3 minutes and then shut off. This will help to speed up the "proofing" of your dough.
Place the rolls onto a parchment covered baking sheet (or greased). If you desire softer edges, place the rolls closely together.
If desired, brush each roll with the egg wash and sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds.
Cover with a clean tea towel, and let rise for 20 to 25 minutes. Very gently, with the flat of your hand, press the risen dough to flatten the dough a bit (otherwise they'll bake as large round balls). Be very gentle!
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Once baked and cooled, these rolls freeze well. To reheat, wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for 5-10 minutes.