Hamburger Buns (5 Ingredients)
Make soft and fluffy Hamburger Buns at home following this easy, protein-packed recipe. Made with Greek yogurt, you’ll only need 5 ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on time to create the perfect base for your next burger night.
I love a good from-scratch challenge and making homemade burgers from top to bottom has been a fun one. My goal was to create a high-protein, flavor packed, yet not-to-greasy burger and these Greek yogurt hamburger buns are perfect for that. I added some cottage cheese burger patties, and a Greek yogurt pickle sauce to complete the high-protein burger challenge and they did not disappoint!
Don’t miss some handy tips about ingredients and the method below the recipe.
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Hamburger Buns
Ingredients
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 7 g instant yeast
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the water and instant yeast. Mix with a spoon to gently combine the two.1 cup water, 7 g instant yeast
- Add the Greek yogurt, bread flour, and salt. Use a stand mixer or electric handheld mixer using a dough hook to fully combine the ingredients into a uniform dough. Knead the dough for 2 minutes longer for the gluten to start to develop.3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt
- Cover the bowl with a damp tea towel or plate and let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and place it onto smooth surface. Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized portions. Shape the portions into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375F (190C). Brush the hamburger buns with extra Greek yogurt or an egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the buns for 20 minutes until golden brown.2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Remove the hamburger buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing them in half.
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
- Flour – I tried making these buns with all-purpose flour and bread flour. Both worked well I didn’t noticed a difference to be honest.
- Yogurt – Greek yogurt or plain yogurt both work well. I use my Instant Pot yogurt recipe. I use the yogurt to glaze the buns too but an egg wash would work well too.
- Yeast – Instant yeast is most convenient but you can also use active dry yeast or fresh yeast.
- Salt – Don’t skip it or the buns will taste incredibly bland. I use pink Himalayan salt but any sea salt or even table salt will work.
- Sesame seeds – Optional, but sesame seeds give you that classic burger bun look.
Key steps in photos: DIY hamburger buns
1. Combine the water and yeast in the bowl with a spoon before adding the flour and salt to give it a kickstart. Mix to combine for at least 2 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
2. Cover the dough and let is rest for 1 hour until it has almost doubled in size. Let it rise longer if the room is on the colder size.
3. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions using a knife or dough cutter.
4. Shape the portions into balls cupping the hand over a ball while moving it in a circular motion while slightly pressing down on it.
5. Brush the buns with extra yogurt and add the sesame seeds.
6. I’m quite generous with the yogurt glaze to create a rich color.
My top 5 homemade bun tips
- Fresh instant yeast gives you a more vigorous rise and lighter, fluffier homemade burger buns. Check the expiry date on your packet to make sure it’s fresh.
- Warm temperature is crucial for activating the yeast. Place the bowl in a warm place such as a hot water cupboard if needed.
- Be easy on the flour to prevent tough, dense buns. Lightly wet your hands to handle the dough if it’s to sticky.
- Don’t skip the rises as they develop flavor and create the bun volume you need to hold your burger filling.
- The yogurt or egg wash both create a beautiful golden-brown crust. Either works fine.
