Beautiful Burger Buns

Recipe from King Arthur Flour which states, “The following recipe created quite a stir when ‘Moomie’ first posted it on our online community. Baker after baker tried these buns and declared them THE BEST. Soft, vaguely sweet and golden-yellow from the butter and egg, these simple buns are perfect for burgers, but also fine for any kind of sandwich.”

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Beautiful Burger Buns

  • Total time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Servings: 8 Buns

Ingredients

  • 3/4 to 1 Cup (170g to 227g) Lukewarm Water (see note)
  • 2 Tbsp (28g) Butter, at room temperature
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 3 1/2 Cups (418g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup (50g) Sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp Instant Yeast
  • 3 Tbsp (43g) Melted Butter, for topping

Directions

  • 1)

    Mix and knead all of the dough ingredients—by hand, mixer, or bread machine—to make a soft, smooth dough.

  • 2)

    Cover the dough, and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until it’s nearly doubled in bulk.

  • 3)

    Gently deflate the dough, and divide it into 8 pieces. Shape each piece into a round ball; flatten to about 3″ across. Place the buns on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for about an hour, until noticeably puffy.

  • 4)

    Brush the buns with about half of the melted butter.

  • 5)

    Bake the buns in a preheated 375°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Remove them from the oven, and brush with the remaining melted butter. This will give the buns a satiny, buttery crust.

  • 6)

    Cool the buns on a rack.

Notes

For best results (a smooth, slightly soft dough), use the smaller amount of water in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate); and something in between the rest of the time.

Source: https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/beautiful-burger-buns-recipe