Homemade Mini burger Buns Recipe
Mini burger buns are a delicious and fun way to enjoy burgers. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a fun weeknight meal. These buns are easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups multi-purpose flour plus an extra amount for dusting
Instructions
- Put warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl and leave for 5
minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Stir in the salt, butter, egg, and 1 cup of the flour. Beat
until smooth.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the
dough comes together.
- Put the dough on a surface lightly sprinkled with flour and
knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- In a greased bowl, put the dough cover it, and leave it for an
hour in a warm place or until it doubles in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Punch the dough and divide it into 12 pieces.
- Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place it on a baking
sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Put the buns aside and let them ferment for 30 minutes or until
they double in size.
- Bake the buns for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the buns cool completely before assembling your burgers.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 130
- Fat: 2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
Tips
- For a sweeter bun, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the dough.
- For a savory bun, add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1/2
teaspoon of onion powder to the dough.
- To make the buns ahead of time, shape them into balls and place
them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover it and refrigerate for
a whole day. When ready to bake, let the buns come to room temperature for 30
minutes before baking.
- To freeze the buns, bake them according to the directions and
let them cool completely. Wrap the buns individually in plastic wrap and place
them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the buns overnight in
the refrigerator before assembling your burgers.