Recipe: Hamburger/Sandwich Buns

Nothing says summer like BBQs with juicy, tender burgers. 

We love these buns in our house because we can control the ingredients and there is nothing better than a freshly baked bun. Super quick and easy, you can have these done within 2 hours. These buns are also great for sandwiches!

We usually use all purpose flour for these, but you can trade in some whole wheat flour to make them chewier and more hearty. Just make sure your total flours add up to 4 1/2 cups. Also, replacing all of the sugar with 1 Tbs honey makes a nice change too!

Soft Hamburger & Sandwich Buns

2 Cups warm water
2 Tbs yeast
2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs oil or butter
2 tsp salt
4 1/2 Cups all purpose flour (or mix of AP and whole wheat)

In a stand mixer or large bowl, proof yeast in warm water with sugar until bubbly. Mix in oil, salt and half of the flour until well incorporated. Add remaining flour and knead until smooth. Dough will be sticky. Cover with a towel and let rest 30 minutes.

Turn down out onto a floured surface and divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and place onto a large cookie sheet. Sprinkle tops with flour, then press each ball into a large, flat disc about 1/2 inch thick. Let rise for one hour.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12- 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and cool on a rack.

~Meg