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Homemade Hotdog Buns


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5 from 2 reviews

Description

These homemade hot dog buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for summer cookouts on the homestead. Enjoy them fresh with your favorite hot dogs and toppings!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (108°)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons of red star yeast (1 packet active dry yeast)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm water and red star yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbly.
  2. In a small saucepan, scald the milk. Remove from the heat and add the butter to melt with the heat of the milk and set to the side.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, sugar and salt. Mix well. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, warm milk, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough begins to form. Then, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
  4. Place the dough in a greased mixing bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled. This crucial step requires patience, but it's worth it for the light and fluffy buns it will produce.
  5. After the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Divide the dough into eight equal pieces, around 80-100 grams each. Shape each piece into a 5-6 inches long log by rolling out the dough ball into a log, and pinching each seam to reach the typical size of a hot dog bun. Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them a few inches apart. My favorite way to make them is in the hot dog bun pan. The hot dog bun pan keeps them uniform, and I don't have to worry about misshapen buns.
  6. Cover the baking sheet with a towel or plastic wrap and let the buns rise for another 30-45 minutes or until they have doubled.
  7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
  8. Once the buns have risen, bake them in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the buns from the oven, cool them on a wire rack, and brush the tops with melted butter. Serve them warm or at room temperature with your favorite hot dogs and toppings.

Notes

Prep Time Breakdown:

  • Active Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • First Rise: 1 hour
  • Second Rise: 30-45 minutes
  • Bake Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Total Time: Approximately 2 hours
  • Prep Time: 2 hours - includes rise time
  • Cook Time: 15-20 mins
  • Category: Homemade Bread
  • Method: Oven