How to Make Whole Wheat Hamburger and Hotdog Buns From Scratch

Updated on September 12, 2017

I have enjoyed baking my own breads and treats for my family on the weekend as a healthier and tastier option to store-bought options.

Hotdog and hamburger buns

These homemade whole wheat buns have a better taste and texture than anything you can buy in the store.

Prep time: 1 hour 30 min

Cook time: 20 min

Ready in: 1 hour 50 min

Yields: 8 hamburger OR 8 hot dog buns OR 4 of each

In the measuring cup or another bowl, add the dry yeast to the warm tap water. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients and margarine. Stir to mix.
Add the yeast/water mix to the dry ingredients, and stir with a large wooden spoon to blend.
When the dough is blended, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough, and knead for 5 minutes.
Let dough rest for about 10 minutes.
Using a kitchen scale, cut dough into a sections weighing 3 oz or 85 grams each. And roll into balls.
FOR HAMBURGER BUNS: Press balls flat with palms of hands to form 3-4" circles, and place close to each other on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
FOR HOTDOG BUNS: Roll balls into 6" long cylinders, and place close to each other on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Set baking sheet and buns aside to rise for 1-1 1/2 hours.
Brush tops of risen buns with liquid egg white, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Preheat oven to 375 F and bake 20 - 25 minutes until tops are golden brown.
When done remove buns from pan, and place on wire rake to cool.