Quick Honey Butter Burger Buns
These quick honey butter burger buns are the perfect recipe to whip together in a pinch. (No waiting for the dough to rise.) Best of all, they are so tasty, super soft, and perfect with your favorite home grilled burger.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water approximately 100F
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup melted butter or another oil
- 2 large eggs, divided one for dough, one for egg wash
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3 1/2 - 4 cups all purpose flour organic, unbleached
Instructions
- Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a mixing bowl. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until foamy.
- Stir in melted butter, one egg, and sea salt to yeast mixture.
- Mix in two cups of flour into the wet ingredients. When fully incorporated add more flour, one cup at a time until the dough forms a cohesive ball and isn't too sticky to work with.
- Sprinkle flour onto clean work surface. Turn dough onto the floured surface and knead for 1-2 minutes to form a smooth dough ball.
- Divide the dough into twelve equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place on a greased or lined baking sheet.
- Cover the burger buns with a towel and set aside. Preheat oven to 425F.
- Crack an egg into a small bowl and lightly beat it.
- Once the oven is done preheating, brush the tops of the burger buns with egg wash. If desired sprinkle the egg washed buns with sesame seeds or cracked black pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the buns are golden brown and internal temperature is 190F.
- Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before enjoying :)
Notes
See post for tips on dividing the dough into 12 portions without pulling out a kitchen scale.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for a week.
You could also freeze the burger buns for use at a later date. To reheat, place on baking sheet and cover with aluminum foil. Set oven temperature to about 300F and allow them to defrost/warm up for 15-20 minutes. If reheating from the fridge, 325F for 5 minutes covered will be sufficient.