Delicious Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

Make your burgers even better with homemade hamburger buns. This recipe yields soft, fluffy buns that are perfect for holding your juicy burgers. They are easy to make and require simple pantry ingredients. Whether you're grilling or barbecuing, these homemade buns will elevate your burger game. Follow this step-by-step recipe to create a batch of delicious Belle's Hamburger Buns.

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine warm milk, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. After the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten it into a disc about 3/4-inch thick.
6. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with the kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Brush the beaten egg over the buns, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown.
10. Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
11. Slice the buns in half horizontally and use for hamburgers or sandwiches.
12. Enjoy your homemade Belle's Hamburger Buns!

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