It’s been so long since I posted the recipe for Rosemary Sage Burgers with Chive Mayo that many of you may not even remember this picture:
Yeah, I posted that over three years ago. I put that delicious burger on a delicious homemade bun, always intending to share the recipe. And didn’t. Then I won a red ribbon for that recipe and still didn’t share the recipe. I guess better late than never, right?
These buns are nice and soft with great flavor. Making the dough in the bread machine makes them fairly easy, too! The only work you really have to do is shaping the buns, the rest is just waiting.
Bread Machine Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns
Printable recipe
Printable recipe with picture
1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons non-fat milk powder
2 tablespoons shortening
2 1/2 – 3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour (or 2 cups all-purpose & 2 cups white whole wheat or whole wheat flour)
1 packet instant/bread machine yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
Optional: egg white & sesame seeds or poppy seeds
Measure all the ingredients into the bread machine pan in the order given, making a little well in the mound of flour to put the yeast in. Push pan in place, select the dough cycle, and push start.
When cycle finishes, turn out onto a floured board and punch down. Knead 4 or 5 times; add a little more flour as you knead if necessary to keep it from sticking. Cover dough with a clean dishcloth and let rest for about 30 minutes. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle with cornmeal or flour.
For hamburger buns: Press dough into a circle and cut into 8 even wedges; form each wedge into a ball then flatten into a smooth and fairly even circle.
For hot dog buns: Shape these into long somewhat narrow snakes. (Makes about 12 or so.)
Place dough shapes on the baking sheet, cover with parchment paper or a clean dish towel, and let rest for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size. If you’d like to add sesame seeds or poppy seeds to the tops, brush them with beaten egg white, then sprinkle the seeds on top.
Bake at 375 for about 17 to 18 minutes, or until nicely browned.
Makes 8 hamburger buns or about 12 hot dog buns.
Recipe source: The Cooking Photographer
Veronica's Cornucopia 
It looks so light and fluffy! I would want this over a store-variety bun anyday of the week. Thanks for sharing, Veronica!
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They are heavier than a wonder bread bun but there is no comparison in the flavor department! You’re welcome, Jorie. :)
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You are such an amazing baker! I can’t wait to see what you are entering in the fair this year!
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I’m being tame this year. I only signed up for 12 competitions…verses the 40+ I’ve been doing! lol
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YUUMMM! That bun (& burger!) look awesome. I always mix the bread in the machine, then shape it. Will definitely pin this one to try. So glad you shared…..and congrats on that red ribbon. You rock Woman! =)
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I love using the bread machine, makes bread making so easy! Though I do enjoy kneading it by hand sometimes.Thanks Marsha!
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Those look delicious V! I haven’t tried to make buns for a while – they usually turn out tasting just like my artisan bread!
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Ain’t nothin wrong with artisan buns! :)
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pinned this to try! love that you have milk powder in the recipe, i have some to use up. they look so fresh and perfect!
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I bought milk powder just for these buns and still have a huge box of it left. I wonder if it’s still good…lol
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I wonder if I can make this without a bread machine…they just sound so summer-perfect!
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Yes, get your knead on!
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I love a good bun and that looks awesome. I haven’t been eating as many carbs lately so any time I have some bread I want to make it count :)
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Very smart!
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These look delicious. I don’t utilize my bread machine enough.
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me neither!
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buns look awesome but when do you put the sesame seeds on?
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Hi Cindy, the instructions are in the recipe – right before baking.
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These look delicious! Congratulations on the Red Ribbon!!
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Thanks Mel!
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How did I miss this post? These look great and this is my kind of recipe! Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for posting this recipe, Veronica!
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Every time I make buns, they are way too dense. Maybe bread machine-ing them is the answer!
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These are more dense than store bought but I think they are lighter than other recipes. I do think letting the bread machine do the work helps make a lighter texture.
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I’ve never used a bread machine… it always seemed so complicated and intimidating! But your saying that it makes it easier reallllllllly makes me wanna buy one! Oh, and that burger. I just had lunch and yet I’m licking my screen. Mmmm chive mayo.
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Don’t have to put milk powder in it right?
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Printable recipe shows 2 (TWO) yeast packets.
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