Elevate your next cookout or picnic with homemade burger and hot dog buns that are not only delicious but also wholesome. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, these buns are packed with nutrients and fiber, offering a healthier alternative to traditional white buns. Savor the soft, fluffy texture and nutty flavor that complements any burger or hot dog filling. This collection of recipes provides a variety of options to suit your preferences, whether you prefer classic burger buns, soft hot dog buns, or even gluten-free variations.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
HOT DOG BUNS
These Homemade Hot Dog Buns will take your barbecue to the next level! They are soft and fluffy and way better than store bought!
Provided by Ashley Fehr
Categories Bread and Baked Goods
Time 3h8m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl (the bowl of a stand mixer if you're using one), stir together 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
- Add water and butter and stir until combined.
- Add two more cups of flour and stir until combined.
- Place bowl in stand mixer, and gradually add remaining 3-4 cups flour, 1/2-1 cup at a time. As your dough gets closer to finishing, reduce the amount of flour you add at once so that you don't add too much. You can make this dough by hand as well -- just stir in flour gradually until you can no longer use a spoon, then knead it in by hand, just until a soft and smooth dough forms. We want to stop adding flour when our dough is just past the sticky point.
- Cover and place dough in a warm spot for 1.5 hours or until doubled (I like to turn my oven on to preheat for a few minutes, then turn it off before placing my dough inside). Punch dough down.
- Uncover dough and divide into 4 even sections. Divide each section into 5 equal sections so you have 20 pieces. Keep remaining pieces covered to prevent drying out while you roll each bun. (For smaller hot dog buns, divide each section into 6 pieces, for a total of 24 buns)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll each piece of dough into a smooth ball, pinching the seams in the back and rolling until smooth. Place ball on the counter and roll back and forth with both hands to make a cylinder that is roughly 5-6" by 1-1.5". For hot dog buns that are not as thick, press down to flatten slightly. Line up on baking sheets about 1-1.5" apart.
- Once your hot dog buns are all rolled, let rise for 45-60 minutes until doubled again.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until light golden brown. Optional: brush wth melted butter upon removing from the oven.
- Let cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 352 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER AND HOT DOG BUNS (BREAD MACHINE)
This is from Bread Machine Magic. The best bun we ever had. When barbecuing, I usually divide the dough in half and make 4 burger buns and 6 hot dog buns.
Provided by Engineer in the Kit
Categories Breads
Time 2h5m
Yield 12 buns, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in bread pan, select Dough setting, and press Start. (Vital Wheat Gluten is optional but the bread will rise higher with it.).
- When dough has risen enough, the machine will beep. Remove bread pan, and turn out dough onto a floured countertop. Gently roll and shape the dough into a 12-inch rope.
- With a sharp knife, divide dough into 8 pieces for hamburger buns or 12 pieces for hot dog buns.
- Grease a baking sheet. Roll pieces of dough into balls and flatten for hamburger buns or shape into 6-inch rolls for hot dog buns. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in warm oven 10 to 15 minutes until almost doubled.
- Preheat oven to 400°F Bake 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown (be careful mine cook pretty fast). Remove from oven and cool on racks. When ready to use, split buns horizontally. These will keep in plastic bag in the freezer for 3 to 4 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 4.4
100% WHOLE WHEAT BURGER/HOT DOG BUNS
I found a recipe on the internet and substituted and added different ingredients to make a white hamburger bun recipe 100% whole wheat and healthy. I have been making them for years and my family and friends just love these buns! Never will I buy buns again! As with any bread machine recipe, add flour and/or water as needed. You can add other ingredients such as dried onion flakes, ground flax seed or whatever. Sometimes after cooling I wrap and freeze them and defrost as needed. I hope you will love this recipe as much as I do! Also, this recipe also makes great dinner rolls. Just divide dough into 12 to 24 balls, depending on the size of roll you want.
Provided by Mavis S.
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 8-10 hamburger or hot dog buns, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in order according to your bread machine.
- Select 'dough' cycle.
- Allow cycle to run.
- Dump out onto lightly floured surface. Divide into 8-10 pieces(I make 8 hamburger,10 hot dog).
- Shape each piece into a hot dog or hamburger bun.
- Place on greased cookie sheets (or bun pans), cover; let rise 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
HAMBURGER OR HOT DOG BUNS
There's nothing better with your burgers than homemade buns. For a heartier bun substitute 1 cups of whole wheat flour for 1 cup all-purpose flour. I've written the instructions for use with a stand mixer, however you can knead by hand. Prep time includes rising. Recipe comes from Peter Reinhart's 'The Bread Baker's Apprentice'. These are hearty buns, perfect for bratwurst and BBQ sandwiches. Note: Milk can be substituted for the buttermilk, and will slightly affect the final outcome, so experiment and see which one you like best. The same is true with the different types of fat.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large mixer bowl, blend together the flour, salt, sugar and yeast.
- Pour in the egg, butter and 1 1/2 cups buttermilk and mix on low speed with the paddle attachment until all the flour is absorbed and the dough forms a ball. If dough seems very stiff and dry, add additional buttermilk until the dough is soft and supple.
- With dough hook, knead dough on medium speed until soft, supple, and tacky, but not sticky. Continue kneading until the dough clears the sides of the bowl (may stick slightly to the bottom).
- Lighly oil a large bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl, turning over to coat it with oil.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise at room temperature for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the dough doubles in size.
- Remove dough from bowl and divide into 12 pieces, 3 ounces each.
- Shape each piece into a ball by stretching the surface of the dough around to the bottom on all sides, rotating the ball a quarter-turn as you go.
- Place on lined baking sheets.
- Mist the dough lightly with spray oil and cover with a towel or plastic wrap and allow dough to rest for 20 minutes.
- For hamburger buns: gently press down on the rolls to form the desired shape.
- For hot dog buns: gently roll the dough on floured surface until elongated to about 4 inches; transfer to lined baking sheets.
- Mist tops of buns with spray oil and loosely cover with plastic wrap or a towel. Allow dough to rise at room temperature for 60 to 90 minutes, or until nearly doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brush tops of the buns with egg wash and garnish with sesame or poppy seeds.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until they are golden brown (interior temperature should register 180 degrees in the center).
- When the buns are done, remove immediately from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack; This will prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER BUNS
I never baked much bread-much less hamburger buns-until I worked as a baker at a ranch camp. This recipe from the camp files has become a favorite of mine.-Dawn Fagerstrom, Warren, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add wheat flour, dry milk, sugar, salt, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons butter and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch down dough. Shape into 14 buns, about 3-1/2 in. in diameter. Place on greased baking sheets; brush with 1 teaspoon of remaining butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes. Remove from baking sheets; brush with remaining butter. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts :
MOM'S 100% WHOLE WHEAT AIR BUNS (ROLLS) FOR ABM
I find most 100% whole wheat buns are very dense, and let's be frank, taste like the floor of a barn. This recipe is an adaptation of my "Mom's Air Buns" #168628, and makes delicious, soft, healthy,and easy to make rolls. I think the unusual addition of vinegar is what makes the difference. Edited to include links to recipe#419620, and recipe#419622 for those of you who wish to make whole wheat loaves instead of buns...same great taste and texture! For those unfamiliar with how to shape rolls, you may find it helpful to look at the following links for instructions: http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--1121/shaping-rolls.asp http://www.finecooking.com/articles/shaping-dinner-rolls.aspx
Provided by Sweet Baboo
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h20m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put water, butter, honey, salt and vinegar in the machine.
- In the bottom of a one cup measure, put 2 tablespoons of gluten, and then fill the cup with W.W. flour.
- Put that, and another 3 1/2 cups of flour on top of the liquids.
- Add yeast to surface, and programme for "dough" cycle.
- I make two 9 inch pans of rolls, each with 9 rolls per pan, and let rise until double (the rolls will fill the pans).
- Bake at 350°F (I use convection bake) for approximately 20 minutes. Rolls will be deeply golden and oh so yummy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.5, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.1
BURGER OR HOT DOG BUNS
This recipe can be used to make either hamburger buns or hot dog buns. My husband says they are 'top of the line.' Nice and soft.
Provided by Sally
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees F (50 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls, and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly. Cover, and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For Hot Dog Buns: Shape each piece into a 6x4 inch rectangle. Starting with the longer side, roll up tightly, and pinch edges and ends to seal. Let rise about 20 to 25 minutes. Bake as above. These buns are pretty big. I usually make 16 instead of 12.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 333.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- Using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour increases the nutritional value of the buns.
- Adding honey or maple syrup enhances the flavor and adds a subtle sweetness to the buns.
- Using Greek yogurt instead of butter or oil makes the buns healthier and fluffier.
- Allowing the dough to rise twice ensures that the buns are light and airy.
- Brushing the buns with melted butter before baking creates a golden brown crust.
- Baking the buns at a high temperature for a short period of time gives them a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
Conclusion:
These 100% whole wheat burger and hot dog buns are a healthier and more flavorful alternative to store-bought buns. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like them plain, topped with seeds, or filled with your favorite burger or hot dog toppings, these buns are sure to be a hit at your next cookout or party.
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