Hamburger Buns:
Dough:
- 3 cups flour (375 g)
- 3 tbsp sugar (40 g)
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast (7 g)
- 1½ tsp salt (8 g)
- 1 cup warm water (110–120°F / 45–50°C)
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (45 g)
Topping:
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
- 1½ tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Steps:
1. Bloom yeast in warm water + sugar (5–10 min).
2. Add egg, butter, salt, 2 cups flour. Mix.
3. Add rest of flour, knead 8–10 min until smooth.
4. Rise 1 hr until doubled.
5. Punch down, divide into 8 balls. Flatten slightly.
6. Place on greased/parchment tray. Rise 30–40 min.
7. Brush with egg wash, add sesame seeds.
8. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 min.
9. Brush warm buns with butter.
