Soft-N-Fluffy Hamburger Buns

Description

Soft and light with a moist crumb. Simple and perfect every time. You can vary the size to accommodate larger burgers or make little sliders – make hot dog buns too! I worked on this recipe until I got it perfect! I hope you enjoy it too!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vital wheat gluten
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Place the water
  2. canola oil
  3. flour
  4. sugar
  5. salt
  6. vital wheat gluten
  7. and yeast into the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer
  8. select the Dough cycle
  9. and turn on the machine. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. When the cycle is finished
  11. remove the dough to a lightly oiled work surface
  12. and knead for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the dough into 12 equal-size pieces
  13. and roll the dough into balls by cupping your hand
  14. with open fingers
  15. over each piece of dough. Roll gently
  16. with just a little pressure
  17. to form a dough ball with a silky surface. Place the dough balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheets
  18. and flatten each dough ball gently into a bun. Cover with a cloth and let rise until doubled
  19. 30 to 45 minutes.
  20. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  21. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown
  22. about 12 minutes. Let cool on racks before slicing.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Servings: 12

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