Soft Burger Bread (Fluffy Burger Buns)

Time:
Prep: 20 minutes
Rise: 1 hour 15 minutes
Bake: 15–18 minutes
Total: ~1 hour 55 minutes

Makes: 8 soft burger buns

Ingredients

– 3½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2¼ tsp instant yeast (1 sachet)
– ¼ cup sugar
– 1 tsp salt
– ¾ cup warm milk
– ¼ cup warm water
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 large egg

Optional topping:
– 1 egg (for egg wash)
– Sesame seeds

Method

1. Mix warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
   2. Add flour, salt, egg, and butter. Knead 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
   3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
   4. Divide dough into 8 balls, shape smooth buns, and place on a lined tray.
   5. Cover and let rise again for 15 minutes.
   6. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
   7. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15–18 minutes until golden.
   8. Brush with melted butter if desired. Cool slightly before slicing.

Nutrition (approx. per bun)

– Calories: 210 kcal
– Carbohydrates: 35 g
– Fat: 5 g
– Protein: 6 g