Have you ever had dinner all planned out, and just as you begin to cook, you realize that you forgot something? Something really important like a crucial ingredient? Yeah, me too. This happened to me recently when I realized that I had no buns or rolls for pulled the BBQ chicken sandwiches that I was preparing for supper (adding insult to injury was the fact that we were expecting company). It’s a good thing I had this little recipe for these quick homemade buns in my back pocket to save the day. I’m not one for last-minute trips to the store when they can be avoided, so a little baking was definitely in order.
These buns almost seem too good to be true. They’re quick, easy, and tastier than store-bought (in my husband’s humble opinion anyway). And yeah, they take a couple of minutes of kneading, but start-to-finish, they can be ready in under an hour. Seriously, don’t wait for an impending dinner disaster to make these. The next time you’re in the mood for grilling a hamburger, or having a really good sandwich, just go ahead and make these. You won’t be sorry!
If you try this recipe, I hope you love it. Please let me know in the comments below.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons canola oil (or substitute 1/4 cup melted butter)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
- 3 -3 1⁄2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F
- In a mixing bowl, stir yeast, oil and sugar into warm water, and allow to stand for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in egg and salt.
- Stir in flour, starting with 3 cups, adding a little more if necessary to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- When dough is elastic and no longer sticky, divide into 12 equal pieces and shape each into a slightly-flattened ball.
- Place 3" apart on greased baking sheets, and allow to rise for 15 minutes, or until the buns have nearly doubled in size.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove buns from pan to wire rack. Brush with melted butter immediately after removing from oven. Allow to cool.
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Hi Melissa … your hamburger buns look scrumptious and I plan to make them. What is the oven temp for baking the buns. Thanks!
Sorry about that! I’ve updated the post – thanks for catching it. The temp is 425°F.
Hi Melissa … your hamburger buns look scrumptious and I plan to make them. What is the oven temp for baking the buns. Thanks!
Your hamburger buns look beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
These are beautiful buns girl! Thanks for sharing!
Thank-you!
Just made these and they are delicious and look just like the picture. I used to be afraid of yeast but recently started making sourdough breads and yeast breads. Sorry it took me so long to get hooked!
I am so glad you liked them! Bread-making is addicting!
I just made these. Are they meant to be very small buns? When I made 12, they are more like slider size. They are delicious, but if the recipe ends up the same way next time I think I would make closer to 9 buns. Otherwise, a very easy recipe and the taste is perfect!!! Thanks, Brandi
Hi Brandi. They may be a little smaller than store-bought buns. If you want larger buns, definitely just go ahead and make 8 or 9 instead of 12. I’m glad you liked them!
I made these this evening and they were delicious! I even have leftover for sandwiches tomorrow! So quick and easy, will definitely be making again! Thank you for the recipe
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you liked the recipe!
When adding the flour do you still use the whisk? Or switch to the dough hook?
If you’re using a stand mixer, I would switch to a dough hook, and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes or so).