Homemade Hot Dog Buns
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these homemade hot dog buns elevate any classic hot dog experience. Perfect for barbecues, sports games, or a quick meal, this recipe ensures fresh and flavorful buns with simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Activate the yeast – Combine warm milk, water, and sugar in a bowl. Stir in yeast and let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
- Make the dough – Mix flour, salt, butter, and egg with the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- First rise – Cover and let the dough rise for about 90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Shape the buns – Divide the dough into equal portions, shape into buns, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Second rise – Let the shaped buns rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake – Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and enjoy – Let the buns cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an even softer crust, brush the baked buns with melted butter right after removing them from the oven.