Homemade Sesame Burger Buns

Recipe:

Ingredient Notes:

• Flour. This recipe is optimized for all-purpose flour with a protein content of around 10%. If you opt for a stronger bread flour, be aware it absorbs more moisture. You’ll likely need to use slightly less by weight.
• Yeast. I use active dry yeast here. If you’re substituting with fresh yeast, use three times the amount specified for dry yeast.
• Butter. Any unsalted butter with 72% fat content or higher will work well. If you need a substitute, use 30g of refined vegetable oil and add an extra 10g of milk to the recipe.
• Sugar. Regular white granulated sugar is essential here; it helps activate the yeast.
• Milk. The fat content of the milk isn’t crucial for this recipe, so feel free to use skimmed or even lactose-free milk. For a slightly richer bun, you can also replace all the water in the recipe with milk.
• Eggs. Use medium-sized eggs for the dough, which typically weigh around 50-55g each.
• Topping. I’ve used sesame seeds for these buns, but feel free to get creative! Poppy seeds, flax seeds, or even chia seeds make great alternatives.

Let’s start cooking!

Mix together milk and water. Add sugar and yeast and stir. Then add the egg, salt, and melted butter.

Gradually add the flour and knead the dough. I knead with a hook for about 10 minutes.

Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap and let the dough rise. The dough should double in volume, which will take about an hour. Knead the risen dough and transfer it to a board. Divide the dough into equal parts. For me, 12 parts weighing 90-100 grams each is optimal.

Flatten each piece without making it too thin.

Gather the edges of the dough toward the center.

Turn the ball over so that the seam is facing down. Cover it with your palm like this:

Make 20-30 circular movements with your hand to secure the knot. Then, press the balls with your palm so they are slightly flat. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Let them rise for 30 to 40 minutes — they should increase in volume by 1.5 to 2 times. Brush the risen buns with a mixture of beaten egg yolk and milk, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake in a preheated 200°C (390°F) oven for 15-20 minutes.

Cool, then use as desired.

Enjoy!

This Homemade Sesame Burger Buns recipe was checked, prepared and approved by Chef Tatyana Nazaruk - author of FlavorIt.com.
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