Bread Machine Hamburger and Hotdog Buns
Easy to make, heartier than your average bun, super tasty.
Equipment
- Bread Machine
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup water
- 1 egg
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 3 cups bread flour
- ¼ cup dry milk
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1 Tbsp Vital Wheat Gluten flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1¾ tsp active dry yeast
Toppings
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 Tbsp water
- sesame seeds to taste
Instructions
- Add dough ingredients to your bread machine in the order above (or recommended by the manufacturer)
- Set for the Dough cycle.
- Once the bread machine is complete, remove the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Line a large baking sheet with either a silicone mat or parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and shape as either hamburger or hotdog buns.
- Place the rolls on the lined baking sheet at least one inch apart. Cover loosely with a clean, lint-free towel, and allow to rest for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°
- Mix the egg yolk and water to create an egg wash, and brush over the tops of your buns. Sprinkle with desired amount of sesame seeds.
- Bake for 18 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through. Allow to cool on a rack before slicing.