Skip to Content

Homemade Everything Hamburger Buns

Homemade Everything Hamburger Buns

Sharing is caring!

We have been having major burger discussions around the dinner table lately.  One thing that we have decided is that there are many components to a great burger.  Meat only being one of them.  Next is the part that holds it all together;  otherwise, known as the bun. This recipe for homemade everything hamburger buns is so easy to make.  

Usually, we serve up our burgers on a sweet baguette as we find most hamburger buns, boring.  They are over dry and usually flavorless.  Kind of like, the afterthought to a great burger.  

During our deep burger conversations, I said that I could make the perfect bun.  Lenny’s reaction, “You think you can just make a burger bun?  Are you crazy, it isn’t that easy or someone would have done it already.”  He had a lot of faith in me.

I did feel like I may be a little crazy since I had tried this a few years ago.  Failing miserably.  True me fashion, I took the bull (or the mixing bowl) by the hands and went to work to create the perfect homemade everything hamburger buns.

I did a bit of research before I just jumped in with the same recipe I tried before.  It seemed that all recipes were pretty much the same:  flour, water, yeast, oil, milk and a little salt and sugar.  Not rocket science.  

I decided to play around with measurements, ingredients and as well as kneading.  I wanted the bun to have great texture, a nice crumb and that melt in your mouth flavor.  It couldn’t just be boring bun.  No one likes boring buns.  Sesame and poppy seeds are cute and all, but I wanted flavor.  

I made a mixture of different seasonings, and sprinkled it on the top of the buns before baking, and guess what?  The buns turned out to be the winner!

Lenny came home in the middle of the burger bun photo shoot, grabbed a toasted one, and took a bite.  His reaction?  “I cannot believe you *&%# did it”. Needless to say, we will never go back to boring buns.

The recipe is easy.  You have time to make a batch or two, for your Fourth of July celebration.  Go crazy.  Try some new flavors.  Have fun with the recipe.

Hunger for a juicy burger to put between some hot buns.  This juicy (and flavorful) burger is a must.

Burgers to Serve on these Buns:

Grilled Hamburgers

All Beef Cheddar Bacon Burger with Roasted Garlic Ranch

All American Cheeseburger

 

Homemade Everything Hamburger Buns

Everything Hamburger Bun

Your homemade burgers are about to become the best burger with these homemade Everything Buns. Everything Seasoning is optional if you prefer a plain bun.

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 packet active dry yeast (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup warm whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • egg wash - 1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon of each: toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion or pre-made
  • Everything Bagel seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Maldon salt

Instructions

    In the mixing bowl of your mixer, add the yeast into the warm water. Stir. Let it sit until dissolved. In a separate bowl, stir the warm milk, with the egg, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

    Add the melted butter. Stir again to mix well. Add mixture to the yeast.

    Put the dough hook onto your mixer and stir the mixture well. Add the flour, one cup at a time and mix well after each addition. About 3 minutes.

    Continue kneading at low speed for 8 minutes. The dough will be smooth and spring back when touched.

    Remove the dough from the mixer bowl, and lightly oil it. Return the dough to the mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a couple dish towels.

    Put into a warm place and let rise until doubled in bulk; about 60 minutes.

    While the dough is rising combine the seeds with the onion and garlic as well as the salt. Set aside.

    Lightly flour your work surface and turn the dough out onto the flour.

    Lightly knead for a couple minutes with your hands.

    Divide the dough into 8 pieces, they will be about 3 ounces each.

    Shape each into a tight ball.

    Transfer the balls to a baking sheet covered with a Silpat or parchment paper.

    Let them rise in a warm place (I like to slide into an oven that was gently heated for a couple minutes. Turn the heat off) and let the dough rise until they are puffy and about the size of a burger patty. About 40 minutes.

    Pre-heat the oven to 375°F.

    Lightly brush the tops with the egg wash.

    Gently sprinkle with the seed/onion mixture.

    Bake the buns for 17 minutes or until golden.

    Let the buns cool to room temperature before serving.

    Serve.

    Eat.

Did you make this recipe?

Thank you for joining us at the Chez Us table. We truly love having you here.Have you made this recipe?  Please share what recipes you are enjoying from Chez Us. We would love to see and be able to share with our followers. Use the hashtag #chezuseats on your social media channels, then we can pull a chair up to your virtual table and share with our friends.

 

(Visited 907 times, 1 visits today)

ATasteOfMadness

Monday 23rd of July 2012

I have never tried making hamburger buns at home, or any kinds of buns for that matter. It looks like you kicked it up about 10 notches though. This looks delicious!

jack levin

Thursday 19th of July 2012

I plan on a party of four

Friday about 8:30 p m

can you email your menu this evening 7/19/12

Katie @ Oh Shine On

Monday 9th of July 2012

I'm in love with these buns. Suffice to say, I will be making these. Like, right away.

melissa blake

Friday 6th of July 2012

oh man...that looks so delicious!

Alison Lewis

Friday 6th of July 2012

wow this is too good! Have a great weekend!

Skip to Recipe