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Sourdough Hamburger Buns

These soft and fluffy sourdough hamburger buns are made with simple ingredients and naturally leavened for rich flavor. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, and from-scratch meals.
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Course: bread
Keyword: homemade burger buns, soft sourdough buns, sourdough bread buns, sourdough buns recipe, sourdough hamburger buns
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Rise Time: 10 hours
Total Time: 10 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 buns
Calories: 220kcal
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Author: Victoria Herbert

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup active sourdough starter
  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Optional Egg Wash

Instructions

Mix the Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, honey, and egg. Mix until smooth.

Add Flour and Salt

  • Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Knead the Dough

  • Knead by hand or mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

First Rise (Bulk Fermentation)

  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise at room temperature for 6–8 hours or until doubled.

Shape the Buns

  • Divide dough into 6–8 equal portions. Shape into balls and gently flatten into bun shapes.

Second Rise

  • Place buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours until puffy.

Prepare Egg Wash

  • Mix egg and water, then brush over buns. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

Bake

  • Bake at 375°F for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool

  • Allow buns to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use an active, bubbly starter for best rise.
Do not over-flour the dough : a slightly soft dough creates fluffier buns.
For a softer crust, cover buns with a towel while cooling.
Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freezer Instructions
Freeze fully cooled buns in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g
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