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
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- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 15 minutes of the second rise.
- 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