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Soft Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns Recipe
by myra byanka

Soft Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns

Came out a nice golden color, soft, moist, and perfect for burgers and franks.

Rating: 2.8/5
Avg. 2.8/5 2 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs. warm water (105-115 F)
  • 1/2 tbs. yeast
  • 2 tbs. sugar
  • dough:
  • 2 tbs. sugar
  • 2 tbs. butter flavored Crisco, or melted butter
  • 1 cup scalded milk (turn burner on high and let the milk bubble up the sides for 10-15 seconds)
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 3-3-1/2 cups AP flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • cornmeal for pan

Directions

  1. Proof the yeast in the water with sugar for 5 minutes.
  2. Scald the milk, let cool.
  3. Beat the egg in a mixing bowl, add Crisco, sugar, 3 cups flour, salt, milk and yeast mixture, stir until combined. Add a bit more flour, if it is too wet. Dough should be tqacky, but manageable.
  4. Place in a warm area, cover, and let rise one hour, or until doubled.
  5. Flour your work surface and hands, and gently knead the dough a few times, break onto pieces and form the shape buns you want (makes 8-10 hamburger buns, and 12 or so for franks and sausages).
  6. Let cool before slicing.