Homemade Hamburger Buns

Burger night has become one of our family's favorite dinners, and homemade buns make it even better.

They're soft, fluffy, and sturdy enough to hold all your favorite toppings without falling apart.

One batch of dough gave us these beautiful buns, making dinner feel a little more special without much extra work.

Everyone builds their own burger just the way they like it, and that's half the fun.

Sometimes homemade isn't about making fancy food.

Sometimes it's just making everyday meals a little more memorable.

Kitchen Tip

Double the batch and freeze extra buns. Just thaw them for your next burger night.

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Homemade cheeseburger served on a fresh homemade hamburger bun.

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🍔 Homemade buns make burger night feel like a restaurant—only better.

Soft, fluffy, and made from scratch.

Who else thinks the bun can make or break a burger?

🍔 Homemade Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns

Soft, fluffy, bakery-style buns perfect for burgers, BBQ sandwiches, or pulled pork.

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm whey (or warm milk)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 egg

• 2 tsp salt

• 5½–6½ cups bread flour (or all-purpose flour)

Egg Wash

• 1 egg

• 1 tbsp water

Topping

• 2–3 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

Mix the warm whey, sugar, and yeast together. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough

Add the melted butter, egg, and salt.

Mix in the flour one cup at a time until a soft dough forms.

Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl.

Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Buns

Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.

Roll each into a smooth ball.

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and gently flatten each one into a burger bun shape.

Leave about 2 inches between buns.

5. Second Rise

Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffy.

6. Add the Sesame Seeds

Whisk together:

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon water

Brush each bun with the egg wash.

Immediately sprinkle generously with sesame seeds so they stick before baking.

7. Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, or until beautifully golden brown.

8. Finish

Brush the tops lightly with melted butter for an extra soft, shiny bakery finish.

Cool on a wire rack.

💡 Mariposas Tip

Fresh homemade buns take burgers to a whole new level. I like making a double batch and freezing the extras. Just thaw what you need, warm them for a few minutes, and they taste almost like they just came out of the oven.

These buns aren't just for hamburgers—they're also perfect for pulled pork, sloppy joes, crispy chicken sandwiches, BBQ beef, or breakfast sandwiches.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: About 1½ hours
Bake Time: 15–18 minutes
Yield: 8 large sesame seed hamburger buns