🍔 30-Minute Homemade Hamburger Buns

Soft, fluffy, and golden — ready in just half an hour!

Skip store-bought buns! These homemade hamburger buns are tender, buttery, and perfect for stacking your favorite burgers. Ready in 30 minutes, they’re a quick and satisfying way to upgrade any meal.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water

• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast

• 3 tablespoons sugar

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 1 egg

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ teaspoons salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

2️⃣ Combine Wet Ingredients

Add melted butter and egg. Mix until smooth.

3️⃣ Make the Dough

Add flour and salt. Knead for about 4 minutes until a soft dough ball forms.

4️⃣ Shape the Buns

Divide the dough into 8–10 equal portions. Shape each into a smooth bun.

5️⃣ Let Rise

Cover and let the buns rise for 15 minutes.

6️⃣ Bake

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bake buns for 12 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown.

7️⃣ Finish

Brush the hot buns with butter and let them cool completely before serving.

💡 Storage Tips

• Refrigerator: Stay fresh for several days.

• Freezer: Freeze fully cooled buns for later use.

• Reheating: Warm briefly in the oven before serving for that fresh-baked taste.

Perfect for:
🍔 Classic cheeseburgers
🥗 Chicken sandwiches
🥩 Sliders
🥓 Breakfast breakfast sandwiches