Public Recipe
Hot Dog Buns
Shared on 7/10/2025
Soft, pillowy hot dog buns that are miles better than store-bought. Perfect for summer cookouts and ballpark treats.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Bake Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Yield
12 buns
Rolls
Ingredients
- 450g (3¾ cups) All-purpose flour
- 240ml (1 cup) Milk warm
- 60g (4 tbsp) Butter melted
- 50g (¼ cup) Sugar
- 7g (2¼ tsp) Instant yeast
- 1 large (1) Egg
- 8g (1¼ tsp) Salt
Instructions
1
Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes.
2
Add egg, melted butter, flour, and salt. Knead 8 minutes until smooth.
3
Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
4
Divide into 12 pieces, roll each into 5-inch logs.
5
Place on greased baking sheet, sides touching. Cover and rise 30 minutes.
6
Brush with egg wash, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes until golden.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- stand mixer
- rolling pin
Tips
- •Buns should touch while baking for soft sides
- •Brush with butter after baking for extra soft crust
- •Freeze extras for up to 3 months
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