PREP

• Grease a large mixing bowl with butter. Set aside.
• Line a baking pan with parchment and 6 - Hamburger Bun Rings. Set aside.
• Place a large sheet of parchment on the counter.
• No hamburger rings? No problem! See instructions below.

MAKE THE BUN DOUGH

STAND MIXER

• Combine the warm water, sugar and yeast in the base of a stand mixer. Give it a stir with a wooden spoon. Let it rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
• Add the softened butter, 1 egg, 2 cups of bread flour, and salt and mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
• Next, add the milk and the remaining flour and beat on low speed for 1 minute until combined. Turn the stand mixer speed to high for another 2 minutes or until the dough becomes soft and pliable. Don't over knead the dough. It is done when it is bouncy, soft, and pliable.

BY HAND

• If you don't have a stand mixer, no problem!
• Combine the warm water, sugar and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Give it a stir with a wooden spoon. Let it rest for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
• Add the softened butter, milk, 1 egg, bread flour, and salt and stir to combine with a wooden spoon.
• Turn on to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until the dough becomes soft and pliable.

FORM THE HOMEMADE HAMBURGER BUNS

• Gently lift the bun dough out of the bowl. Then, tuck the hamburger bun dough under to from a ball. Place the dough ball in the prepared bowl. Lightly cover with plastic wrap or a clean cloth and let the dough rise for 1 1/2 hour or until it has doubled in size.
• When the dough has doubled in size punch the dough in the center. Carefully roll the dough from the bowl onto the prepared parchment paper on the flat surface. Using a dough cutter, cut the dough into 6 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place in the center of the hamburger rings on the prepared baking sheet. Using the palm of a clean hand, press the hamburger bun dough gently to fill out the ring. Cover and let rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Note: No Hamburger Bun Baking Rings

• If you are not using hamburger rings no problem. Simply form the homemade hamburger bun dough into 6 equal sized balls, place on the prepared baking sheet, and press to 4 inches. Let rise for 1 hour. Bake.

BAKE THE HOMEMADE HAMBURGER BUNS

• Preheat Oven to 375°F.
• In a small bowl, whisk 1 room temperature egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the risen buns with the egg wash. Sprinkle on optional sesame seeds.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack.
• To remove the rings, run a knife around each ring and gently push the Homemade Hamburger Bun through.