Quick and Tender Hamburger Buns (or Breadsticks!)
Ridiculously easy recipe that makes truly soft & tender hamburger buns, hotdog buns, or breadsticks - in about an hour!
Servings: 12 buns
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 1½ tablespoons yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4½ to 5 cups unbleached flour I use half whole wheat
Instructions
- Mix water, yeast, and honey until yeast and honey are dissolved. Add the salt, oil, and 4½ cups of flour to make a soft dough.
- Beat with a stand mixer for a minute or two (or stir by hand about a minute), adding the other 1/2 cup flour as needed to help dough be less sticky (you may not need all of it - it should still be somewhat sticky). Let it rest 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Remove to a floured surface and knead by hand a few times. Press dough flat on floured surface then cut for hamburger (or hotdog) buns: cut into 12 even pieces and using floured hands, shape each into a ball. Slightly flatten the balls (or elongate for hot dogs) and place on a greased cookie sheet, flattening down the edges to create bun shapes.
- Let rise 10 to 15 minutes (they will rise a bit, but not double).
- Bake hamburger buns for 15 to 17 minutes until golden. Let cool a bit before slicing in half.
Notes
To Make Breadsticks:
- Cut into 18-24 pieces, lengthwise (depending on the size you want).
- Lay them out with 1/2-inch between them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden. Brush with melted butter and garlic.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bun | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg