How To Make Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns Crafted with Fresh Milled Flour!

I am going to show you how to make Sandwich Buns with Fresh Milled Flour. Let’s make both Hamburger and Hot Dog Bun Styles with one dough! So, get ready to elevate your culinary game with a homemade touch that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. I want to teach the secret to crafting irresistibly fluffy, flavorful hamburger and hot dog buns using freshly milled flour. Say goodbye to store-bought preservatives, and embrace the satisfaction of creating these pillowy masterpieces from scratch. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard barbecue or simply craving a gourmet sandwich experience, this easy-to-follow recipe will empower you to create bakery-quality buns that will take your culinary creations to new heights.

Fresh Milled Flour Hamburger Sandwich Buns

The recipe for Hamburger buns is the same as the Hot Dog Buns, but the shaping will be different. So, after the first rise, you will divide the dough into 12 equal portions (you could double this recipe and make 24 if you want.) After the dough is divided, shape the bun dough as you would for dinner rolls. Make sure to have surface tension on the top, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet with the seam side down. Now, you have to go against what you have been taught about making bread and rolls. So, take your hand and flatten that roll shape into a disk. Then, cover and let them rise, and you can top as desired before baking.

Although, I am calling these Hamburger Buns, they can be used for any delicious sandwich you are cooking up! These are a bit on the sweeter side, so it is ok to reduce the sugar amount if you prefer a less sweet bun. But, either way you make these, they are so good! Such a great way to elevate your hamburger or sandwich!

Fresh Milled Flour Hot Dog Buns

Firstly, I will reiterate, the Hot Dog Buns are made with the same recipe as the Hamburger buns. However, they differ in the shaping portion. So, to make the hot dog buns, after the first rise, divide the dough into 12 equal portions. (Again, you can double this to make 24 if you want.) Flatten each piece, and roll it up tightly to create surface tension. pinch the ends together, and roll to lengthen with your hand. Place seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Then, cover and allow to rise until puffy and smooth. (about 30-40 minutes.) Finish according to recipe below.

Ingredients To Make Hamburger and/or Hot Dog Buns With Fresh Milled Flour

• 3&1/2 cups Fresh Milled Flour (420g) (I milled 340g hard white wheat and 80g spelt berries.)
• 1 cup warm water (240g)
• 4 TBSP softened butter (56g)
• 1/3 cup sugar (74g)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 2&1/2 tsp instant yeast

Instructions How To Make Fresh Milled Flour Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns

1. Mill The Flour.
2. Warm water & butter in microwave for about 60 seconds.
3. Pour warmed butter/water mixture into a stand mixing bowl. Add sugar, egg, and salt, then mix until combined.
4. Then add the flour and mix until incorporated, and no dry flour is left. This will appear to be a sticky dough at this stage.
5. Cover the bowl, and let sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the fresh milled flour to absorb the liquids.
6. After the dough rests, add in the yeast, and mix in.
7. Knead dough until it passes the window pane test. (See my video HERE about the window pane test with any issues.)
8. Spray dough with oil & cover for about 1 hour, until dough has doubled.
9. On an oiled surface divide dough into 12 equal pieces.

Shaping The Buns

Shaping the Buns will vary depending on if you want hamburger/sandwich buns or hot dog buns. Also, you can make some of each if you prefer! That is what I like to do! Checkout the video below, I show you how to shape, and get surface tension.

Hamburger/Sandwich Bun Shaping

• Roll each dough ball into a sphere shape, making sure to gently pull some surface tension onto the top of the dough ball. Then flatten with your hand to make it into a disk shape.
• Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and repeat this with the rest of the hamburger/sandwich buns.
• Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes, until they look smooth and puffy.
• Preheat the oven to 350*F towards the end of this second rise.
• Bake Buns for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature of the buns reach 190*F.

Hot Dog Bun Shaping

• Flatten each piece and roll it up longwise, then pinch the ends.
• Roll each dough stick until about 5 to 6 inches long.
• Place, seam side down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, and repeat this with the rest of the hot dog buns.
• Cover and let rise for 30-40 minutes, until they look smooth and puffy.
• Preheat the oven to 350*F towards the end of this second rise.
• Bake Buns for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature of the buns reach 190*F

Freezing Hamburger & Hotdog Buns

These Buns can be frozen for later use. Just make sure they have cooled completely, then put them in a freezer safe container.  Pull them out on the counter a couple hours before you want to use them to thaw.

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