Sandwich Buns with Egg Salad
I shared this recipe for homemade sandwich buns when I first started blogging and think it’s about time I share it again. I have been baking more bread in the last few months and it has made me really appreciate how quick and easy these delicious buns are to make. Start to finish…60 minutes. I wanted hamburger buns for this weekend but if you want hot dog buns just shape the dough into oblong pieces. If you make your own buns you can split them on the top lengthwise for shrimp or lobster rolls or make smaller slider buns. How versatile is that?
Homemade Sandwich Buns
This recipe was everywhere in bloggie land a few years ago and I read rave reviews about it at Once Upon A Plate, All That Splatter’s and How To Cook A Wolf to name just a few of those who enthusiastically wrote about it. I have made this recipe many times and it always turns out the way it is supposed to. Use your digital scale to make sure all the buns are the same size and the yield is what you want. A French trained pastry chef friend of mine told me the secret to getting that beautiful glaze on yeast breads: brush the tops with beaten egg yolks only – don’t use the whites – and add a few grains of sugar for a deep golden color.
Cheeseburger Anyone?
Even a simple hamburger becomes something special when it’s served on a homemade bun. I hope you will try this quick and easy recipe for yourself. Your family will love you for it.
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- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 4-1/2 cups flour
- 1 package instant yeast (2-1/4 teaspoons)
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 beaten egg yolk
- Sesame and poppy seeds for sprinkling on top before baking
- Heat the milk, water, honey and butter until butter is melted. Check temperature and let cool to 120F. Carefully beat in egg.
- Mix 2 cups of the flour, yeast and salt. Mix into the milk mixture. Stir in the rest of the flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Beat well after each addition.
- When the dough pulls together, (it will form a soft ball) turn it out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. This should take about 5 minutes. I use a stand mixer and beat with the paddle attachment, then switch to the dough hook to knead. Add a little more flour while mixing with the dough hook, a little at a time until dough is no longer sticky.
- Divide the dough into 12-16 equal parts. I use my kitchen scale to do this so all the buns come out the same size and I get exactly the number of buns I want. The dough in this recipe weighs approxiately 2 pounds so if I want 12 buns I make each one 2-3/4 ounces. Buns this weight are about 3 inches across. This is small, but it’s the perfect size for me and my grandchildren. If you want a larger bun use 4 ounces of dough for each one.
- Shape the dough into smooth balls, flatten slightly and place on a silicone mat covered baking sheet.
- Cover loosely with plastic film and allow to rise 30-40 minutes. When buns have almost doubled bake at 400F for 10-12 minutes.
- If desired, after buns have risen, brush tops with beaten egg yolk for a shiny glaze. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or coarse salt before baking.
Homemade Hamburger Buns
This post is linked to March’s BYOB – Bake Your Own Bread event at girlichef.
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I finally made these fantastic rolls last week Cathy. We love them! They freeze nicely too, which is nice since there are just the 2 of us now. I plan on keeping them around as they really are better than any store bought buns. Thanks!
Lynda recently posted..Homemade Sandwich Buns
Wow – this is an amazing thing – they look great!
Steph W recently posted..Behind the Museum Cafe
I’ve never thought to make my own hamburger buns… they look perfect!
Pam recently posted..Mini Chicken Meatball, Pasta, and Vegetable Soup
I must have missed this one when it was the rage so I’m glad you posted it againl These buns look fantastic – can’t wait to try them – thanks Cathy!
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Those look fabulous Cathy! I’ll take 2 dozen!
Marie recently posted..Little Lasagnas with Tomato, Burrata and Pesto
The sandwich buns are beautiful. Thank for the tip about adding a little sugar to the egg wash to make that lovely brown color.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Spring…I Think Not
these are just beautiful! i’d never think to make my own sandwich buns, YUM!
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These buns look soooooooooooooooooooooo good! Can’t wait until the weekend rolls around again, I have time to bake. My mouth is watering. Thanks for sharing, Connie
Are these the Moomie Buns that I still have yet to try? They look so beautiful and delicious – I have got to get that recipe out and see if it’s the same.
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I do think it is the same recipe, Susan. I remember “Moomie Buns” but don’t see that name in my file. Isn’t that what Mari used to call them? Whatever the name, these are delicious.
Cathy recently posted..Homemade Sandwich Buns in 60 Minutes
Those are amazing looking!
I know I would luv them. Seem easy too.
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These look just beautiful Cathy and I like the 60 second part too! I’m pinning!!!!!
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Hahaha…that’s 60 minutes, Renee. These buns are quick to make but not that quick. I wrote seconds several times when I was writing the post.
Cathy recently posted..Homemade Sandwich Buns in 60 Minutes
Yay – thanks for sharing with BYOB Cathy!
Love these.
Heather @girlichef recently posted..Seared Bean Sprouts w/ Beef and Sesame Orange Sauce {the Food Matters project}
Beautiful! I’ve made them before with great success, so I can definitely attest to the ease of this recipe. I need to make them again soon.
They look terrific Cathy and so does the egg salad.
Larry recently posted..Southwestern Fried Cod and Mary’s Casserole
I remember when you posted these and I thought they sounded delicious. I have to try them. Yours came out so beautiful. Thank you for the tip about making the nice and shiny:)
Raina recently posted..Irish Freckle Bread
I remember when these were flying around the web but had no idea they only took an hour to make. I need to pay more attention! Your site is looking gorgeous, Kathy – Love it!
kellypea recently posted..Cauliflower and Apple Salad with Radicchio
Gosh, those look so good. I’m adding this to my very long list of recipes I want to make!
Karen recently posted..Making a Sourdough Starter
I love these! They are beautiful with the egg wash and if I can truly make them in 6o minutes I need to try them soon! I can make a big batch and then freeze a bunch…and save some money on rolls!
Oh, these look delicious! I like your tip for the golden tops.
~Judy
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Cathy, the rolls look wonderful. I like the short prep time!
I am excited about the dinner. Thanks for putting it on your calender already. Can’t wait to meet you.
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These are beautiful buns, and love the recipe…I think even I might be able to make these
Wishing you a wonderful Sunday!
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Cathy…hubby and I ..thank you so much
, have a blessed Sunday xoxoxoxo, Flavia
I will try making these rolls soon since I love simple recipes that works well:) Looks so delicious!
Jeannie recently posted..Glazed Oatmeal Cake
Your home must have smelled heavenly Cathy!
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I can’t believe these jewels can be made in only 60 minutes. Very impressive. I’m so glad you’ve posted this again.
BTW, I saw the message at the top of the screen. I haven’t lost your blog in my dashboard so far. Hope to be able to continue to see it there. Makes one wonder why they mess with a good thing.
Sam
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These sandwich buns look bakery-perfect!
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Dutch Crunchy Whole Wheat Bread
Beautiful photos and gorgeous sandwich. I love your blog !
Thanks ever so much for sharing this recipe again, Cathy! I have wanted to make homemade buns for ages – why I never have before is a mystery even to myself. Yours look absolutely perfect! Gorgeous! And, yes indeed, any burger or sandwich would become something special on a bun like this. Perfect!
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So funny Cathy I just made these again the other night! We love them! Glad you do too! Thanks for the link!
L~xoxo
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I have to make these again, and re-shoot them. I don’t like my photos of these at all. Yours are so purty!
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I have a recipe almost identical for hamburger buns, and was just thinking that i needed to make some soon. I always forget about this recipe, and it is so easy. Delicious!!! I want an egg salad sammy now in the worst way!!
This sounds like a recipe even I might be able to make. I rarely try any sort of bread.
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These are awesome! I’m printing this recipe to hand over to the baker in the family. I’m sad to say that I’m “yeast – phobic”.
Candace recently posted..Pork and Carrot Curry
I cannot even imagine how delicious these buns must be! To have soft, fresh-baked buns for burgers has to be irresistible! Thanks for the recipe, Cathy!
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Another winner; I agree with you about home made being special. Your photos are picture perfect and added to my board.
Rita
Wow, this must have been popular before I started blogging, so glad you reposted it Cathy! It’s bookmarked and I will be giving it a try:@)
Some of our earliest posts were our best recipes. This is a perfect example, Cathy. These really are fast and look perfect.
60 minutes!? You can bet I’ll be making these VERY soon! Awesome recipe, Cathy. I hope you’ll link it up to BYOB-Bake Your Own Bread this month (http://www.girlichef.com/2012/03/byob-bake-your-own-bread-march-2012.html)…and such beautiful shots. I would like a cheeseburger. Thank you
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They REALLY look good, Cathy! I’m wondering if I can cut the recipe in half & just make 6 buns. It is really hard when there are only 2 people in the house & your crave a good hot dog. Who wants all those leftovers??? We just can’t eat them up fast enough before they spoil.
I never think to use the leftover hot dog buns for egg salad or tuna salad, though. I will gladly try your method Very, very soon!
Thanks for sharing & LOVE those photos with the seeds. I’m pinning those!
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You make the most beautiful sandwiches!
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The buns look so good, especially with the egg salad. I would have loved that sandwich for lunch today!
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Your first posting of this recipe is, rumpled and stained, in my recipe file. We rarely purchase buns any more. It is just as delicious as it looks!!
Best,
Bonnie
These look so good!
Thought you’d like to know that I’m making your German Chocolate Cake for my daughter’s birthday dinner this weekend. Soooo good!
Cathy, these are great photos! I can’t begin to count the number of buns/bread I have made over the years. I love working with yeast, something so satisfying about making your own bread/buns. My family was spoiled and rarely ate store bought anything! Thanks for sharing this quick recipe.
Cathy, I am thrilled to decided to post this recipe again. I do want to try this and only 60 minutes…I guess I would have the time. sigh…..
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