Hamburger Buns

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Hamburger Buns
300 min.
16
243kcal

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There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked hamburger buns wafting through your kitchen, and this vegetarian recipe is sure to impress both meat lovers and plant-based eaters alike. With a delightful golden crust and a soft, pillowy interior, these buns are the perfect canvas for your favorite fillings, whether it's a classic veggie burger, grilled portobello, or a hearty bean patty.

What sets this recipe apart is the careful balance of ingredients that creates a rich flavor profile and a satisfying texture. The combination of warm milk, active dry yeast, and a touch of sugar helps the dough rise beautifully, resulting in buns that are light yet sturdy enough to hold all your toppings. Plus, the addition of eggs and butter adds a richness that elevates these buns to a whole new level.

Not only are these hamburger buns delicious, but they also offer a fun and rewarding baking experience. With a total preparation time of 300 minutes, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the process, from mixing the dough to watching it rise and finally baking it to perfection. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving a homemade treat, these vegetarian hamburger buns are sure to be a hit at your table. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create something truly special!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce yeast dry
  • large eggs mixed with 1 tablespoon water for egg wash
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose divided
  • tablespoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar divided
  • 0.5 stick butter unsalted softened cut into tablespoon pieces and
  • 0.3 cup water (105-115°F)
  • cups milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • wooden spoon
  • stand mixer
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Bring milk to a bare simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Remove from heat and cool to 105 to 115°F.
  3. Meanwhile, stir together warm water, yeast, and 1/2 tsp sugar in mixer bowl until yeast has dissolved.
  4. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. (If mixture doesn't foam, start over with new yeast.)
  5. Add butter, warm milk, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar to yeast mixture and mix with paddle attachment at low speed until butter has melted, then mix in eggs until combined well.
  6. Add salt and 4 cups flour and mix, scraping down side of bowl as necessary, until flour is incorporated. Beat at medium speed 1 minute.
  7. Switch to dough hook and beat in remaining 2 cups flour at medium speed until dough pulls away from side of bowl, about 2 minutes; if necessary, add more flour, 1 Tbsp at a time. Beat 5 minutes more. (Dough will be sticky.)
  8. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled large bowl and turn to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm draft-free place until doubled, about 2 1/2 hours.
  9. Butter 2 large baking sheets. Punch down dough, then roll out on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a 14-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick).
  10. Cut out as many rounds as possible with floured cutter and arrange 3 inches apart on baking sheets. Gather and reroll scraps, then cut out more rounds.
  11. Loosely cover buns with oiled plastic wrap and let rise in a draft-free place at warm room temperature until they hold a finger mark when gently poked, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  12. Preheat oven to 375°F with racks in upper and lower thirds.
  13. Brush buns with egg wash and bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until tops are golden and undersides are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, 14 to 20 minutes.
  14. Transfer to racks to cool completely.
  15. ·If you don't have a stand mixer, stir ingredients together in same sequence with a wooden spoon until a dough forms. Knead dough on a floured surface, incorporating just enough flour to keep dough from sticking, until smooth and elastic, 7 to 8 minutes.·Buns can be frozen, wrapped well, up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein12.35%
Fat19.75%
Carbs67.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.44
Glycemic Load
28.6
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.3356521233268%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.56kcal
12.13%
Fat:5.27g
8.11%
Saturated Fat:2.76g
17.23%
Carbohydrates:40.74g
13.58%
Net Carbohydrates:39.24g
14.27%
Sugar:4.75g
5.28%
Cholesterol:46.13mg
15.38%
Sodium:462.92mg
20.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.41g
14.82%
Vitamin B1:0.49mg
32.43%
Selenium:19.47µg
27.82%
Folate:111.02µg
27.76%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.81%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.38%
Vitamin B3:3.16mg
15.82%
Iron:2.36mg
13.13%
Phosphorus:106.48mg
10.65%
Fiber:1.5g
6.02%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.86%
Calcium:51.32mg
5.13%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.33%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.25%
Copper:0.08mg
4.01%
Magnesium:15.69mg
3.92%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.84%
Vitamin A:188.28IU
3.77%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.43%
Potassium:118.3mg
3.38%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.49%
Source:Epicurious
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