Best Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns Recipe
Soft and fluffy whole wheat hamburger buns that are super easy to make. You can make the dough in the morning then let it raise all day in the refrigerator and make the buns for dinner.
Equipment
- Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Warm water 110°-115° F 1 cup
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 1 large Egg beaten
- 2 ounces Mild tasting oil ¼ cup
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 384 grams Whole white wheat flour 3 cups + 3 Tablespoons
- 1-3 Tablespoons More flour if needed
- Beaten egg or milk for brushing the tops
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Make the dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the water sugar and yeast. Let set for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
- Add the oil, egg and salt and stir a few times. Add the 384 grams of flour and mix with the dough hook attachment until the flour is incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add more flour 1 Tablespoon at a time if needed (see below).
How to tell if your dough needs more flour.
- After you add the initial amount of flour scrape the sides of the bowl and start the mixer again. Watch how the dough sticks to the side of the bowl. You want it to barely stick to the sides as it mixes. Also when you stop the mixer watch how the dough falls from the hook. It should hold its shape and fall slowly (be careful not to add too much flour).
- After you add the flour knead the dough on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes or until the dough is smooth and stretchy. It should form a nice ball around the dough hook.
- Place the dough into a large oiled bowl, cover and let raise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour). Tip: you can put the dough in the refrigerator to raise for up to 12 hours.
Shape and bake
- Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, pinch together on the bottom and roll between your hands to make it smooth. Flatten each ball to about 1/2-3/4" tall.
- Place on a greased or parchment lined baking tray about 2 ½ - 3 inches apart. Cover and let raise for about 1 hour or until they are roughly doubled in size (may need a little longer if the dough was cold).
- Very carefully brush the tops with beaten egg or milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown on top. Slice just before using.
- These will stay good for up to 3 days in a closed bag at room temperature.