Hamburger Buns
Make soft and fluffy hamburger buns at home following this protein-packed, 5-ingredient recipe with Greek yogurt.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 253kcal
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
Storage: Homemade hamburger buns can be stored in a bread bag or bread box for up to 2 days. For longer storage, you can freeze baked buns for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 3mg
