Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 hamburger buns or 16 hot dog buns

Ingredients

  • 1cupmilk

  • ½cupwater

  • ¼cupbutter

  • 4 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 2tablespoonswhite sugar

  • 1(.25 ounce) packageinstant yeast

  • 1 ½teaspoonssalt

  • 1largeegg

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Heat milk, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until very warm, about 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).

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  3. Mix together 1 3/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.

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  4. Pour in warm milk mixture; stir until combined.

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  5. Mix in egg. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

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  6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

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  7. If making burger buns: Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls; place on a greased baking sheet and flatten slightly. Cover and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.

  8. If making hot dog buns: Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 6×4-inch rectangle. Starting with a long side, roll up tightly, then pinch edges and ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 to 25 minutes.

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  9. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  10. Bake buns in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
5g
7%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Cholesterol
27mg
9%
Sodium
334mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
6g
13%
Calcium
35mg
3%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
99mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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