Mini Burger Buns
Mini burger buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for parties, sliders, or weeknight meals. This simple recipe yields 12 delicious buns with just a few pantry staples.
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 all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in salt, butter, egg, and 1 cup of flour. Beat until smooth.
- Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each into a ball, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, let rise 30 minutes, then bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Add garlic powder and onion powder for savory buns.
- Add more sugar for a sweeter variation.
- Shape and refrigerate overnight for fresh baking the next day.
- Freeze baked buns for up to 3 months – just thaw and enjoy!