Homemade Hamburger Buns in 40 Minutes – Soft, Fluffy & Golden

Why settle for store-bought when you can bake soft, golden hamburger buns from scratch in just 40 minutes? These homemade hamburger buns are the perfect blend of fluffy interior and lightly crisped crust—ideal for burgers, Sloppy Joes, or any sandwich that deserves better than a plastic-wrapped bun.

This small batch recipe is fast, beginner-friendly, and packed with cozy kitchen vibes. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your home—just in time for dinner or your next backyard BBQ. Whether you’re craving quick bread recipes or looking for hamburger bun recipes that scale down beautifully, this one’s a keeper.

Ready before the grill even heats up, these buns deliver homemade comfort with minimal fuss. Let’s bake something better.

You’re going to love these homemade hamburger buns for Sloppy Joes, gourmet burgers, and so much more.

Why This Is My Favorite Hamburger Bun Recipe

When I watched my grandmother make this recipe, I was skeptical. The secret is to let the yeast feed on the sugar for at least five minutes, and then she said, “Be patient and let the buns rise.” This is, quite possibly, the best hamburger bun I have tasted.

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How to Make Homemade Hamburger Buns (Step-by-Step)

This recipe starts like most bread recipes. You mix the yeast with warm water, add some sugar, and add some oil. It’s the same bread dough concept—feed the yeast the sugar and let it start creating gas. The foamy brew means the yeast is working.

Add some flour and start kneading—it’s my favorite part. Shape into 12 pieces, roll into a ball, and place on a greased baking sheet. Put your feet up for 10–15 minutes and let the dough rise.

When the buns are doubled in size, give them an egg wash. If you like, you can also sprinkle with sesame seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or leave them naked. Slide into a preheated oven and bake. Slice in half, add the burger and toppings, and sink your teeth into the best dang burger your mouth has tasted!

One Dough, Two Ways: Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns

Whether you’re grilling up classic beef burgers, indulging in a veggie patty, or exploring unique flavor combinations, our homemade buns will elevate your creations to the next level. They are also great for sandwiches, sliders, hot dog buns, or serve as rolls to accompany soups and stews.

Say goodbye to bland, store-bought buns and experience the difference that homemade goodness makes. With this homemade hamburger bun recipe, you’ll taste the love and passion in every bite. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the ultimate burger experience.

Make a batch of homemade hamburger buns today and let your taste buds thank you. Hurry! The aroma of freshly baked buns wafts through the air, your mouth is going to be craving that gourmet burger you’re gonna take to extraordinary heights.

Ingredients for Homemade Hamburger Buns

• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• (additional egg for egg wash, optional)

Instructions: Fluffy, Golden Hamburger Buns

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Grease the baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
3. In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm (120°F | 50°C).
4. Add the yeast to the milk mixture and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cups flour, the sugar, and the salt.
6. Add the yeast and milk mixture to the flour mixture, and then mix in the egg.
7. Gently stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, kneading well after each addition.
8. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
9. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
10. Shape into smooth balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly, by gently pressing.
11. Cover, and let rise 30–35 minutes (until double in size).
12. Optional, but delicious, brush with egg wash.
13. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until tops are golden brown.

How to Shape Hot Dog Buns

Shape each piece into a 6×4-inch rectangle. Starting with the longer side, roll up tightly and pinch edges and ends to seal. Let rise about 20 minutes. Bake as above. These are LARGE hot dog buns—I usually make 16 instead of 12.

Reader Reviews & Pinterest Praise

Rave reviews and photos from readers who tried this recipe:

Pinterest has gone wild over this recipe, calling it the “best dang hamburger buns” they’ve ever made. Check out their photos—all golden, fluffy, and looking like they just came from a bakery.

The praise is how easy the recipe is to follow and how soft and delicious the buns turn out—read the comments.

From backyard barbeques to gourmet burgers, these buns are stealing the show, and the Pinterest-worthy photos speak for themselves.

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Homemade Hamburger Buns

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Additional Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes

Create irresistible homemade hamburger buns with this easy recipe. Soft, fluffy, and golden brown, they’re perfect for your next BBQ or weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
• 1/4 cup (56.7 g) butter
• 4 1/2 cups (562.5 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 (0.25 oz) package instant yeast
• 2 tablespoons (25 g) white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 g) salt
• 1 egg
• Optional: 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

In a small saucepan, heat milk, water, and butter until very warm (120°F / 50°C).

Add yeast to the milk mixture and let sit for 5–10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix 1 3/4 cups flour, sugar, and salt.

Add yeast mixture and egg to the flour mixture.

Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, kneading well after each addition.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).

Divide dough into 12 equal pieces.

Shape into smooth balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.

Cover and let rise for 30–35 minutes, until doubled in size.

Optional: Brush tops with egg wash.

Bake on center rack for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

Shape each piece into a 6x4-inch rectangle. Roll tightly from the long side, pinch edges to seal. Let rise 20 minutes. Bake as above. Yields 16 large hot dog buns.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 192Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g

The Nutritional Information may not be accurate. This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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