Quick Wheat Hamburger Buns
These homemade, wheat hamburger buns go from a pile of ingredients to fluffy, golden buns in less than an hour.Yield 8 (4 inch) buns (roughly 3.5 oz each)
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 297kcal
Ingredients
- 1 c water, warmed to 100F
- 2 tablespoon milk, warmed to 100F
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoon oil or melted butter (cooled)
- 1 egg, at room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 c unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (optional) *
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 c whole wheat flour, divided
- 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix warm water, milk, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over liquid mixture and let stand 5 minutes, until it begins to foam.
- Mix the oil and egg in to the yeast mixture.
- Add the all-purpose flour and vital wheat gluten. Mix well.
- Add the salt and 2 c of the whole wheat flour and mix until the dough comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding the remaining cup of flour as needed to form a soft and supple dough. (You may not use the entire last cup of flour. The dough should be slightly tacky to the touch, but should not stick to your fingers.)
- Divide dough into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten each ball to 3-3.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the buns 1-1.5 inches apart on a greased baking sheet and brush with egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Let the buns rise for 20-30 minutes, while you preheat your oven to 425F.
- Place the buns in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Immediately remove the buns onto a wire rack to cool.
Notes
*Adding vital wheat gluten helps get that light and fluffy texture in the buns. You can omit it without a problem though. The buns will just be a bit denser.
BONUS!-- These buns freeze incredibly well after baking. Just let them thaw on your counter for 1.5 - 2 hours before you need them!
This recipe was updated May 2015. We made the buns even fluffier and tastier! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bun | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.4g | Protein: 10.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 310mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 3.4g