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soft hamburger bun recipe
- Total Time: 200 minutes
- Yield: 8 buns 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe offers incredibly soft, golden hamburger buns with a savory roasted garlic and herb swirl, perfect for elevating family burger nights. It’s simple to make using basic ingredients, delivering unmatched freshness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup warm milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 8 teaspoons olive oil, divided (or 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons)
- 1 head garlic, roasted
- 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 0.5 cup grated hard Italian-style cheese (e.g., Pecorino Romano)
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Activate Yeast and Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour in the warm milk (40-45°C or 105-115°F) and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into the dry ingredients. Mix with a spoon or hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. (If the dough feels dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to make it pliable.)
- First Rise: Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Roast Garlic and Prepare Swirl: While the dough rises, roast the head of garlic until soft and sweet. Once cooled, mash the roasted garlic cloves and mix them with the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, grated Italian-style cheese, and freshly ground black pepper to create the savory swirl filling.
- Shape Buns and Fill: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece oblong, then spread a portion of the garlic-herb-cheese filling evenly over the surface. Roll the dough tightly, coil it into a spiral shape, and gently flatten it into a bun.
- Second Rise: Arrange the shaped buns on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart. Cover them loosely and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until they are visibly puffy.
- Bake Buns: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly brush the tops of the risen buns with a little olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Transfer the baked buns to a wire rack to cool completely. This ensures their wonderfully soft texture.
Notes
For best results, ensure your milk is comfortably warm (40-45°C or 105-115°F) for optimal yeast activation, and always use fresh instant yeast. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based warm milk. For a healthier bun, substitute up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Cooling buns completely on a wire rack prevents gumminess.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (100 g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: easy, soft, hamburger buns, garlic, herb, yeast, baking, homemade, family meal, budget-friendly
