Ingredients
- Tangzhong:
- 25g bread flour
- 120g whole milk
- Burger Bun Dough:
- All of the Tangzhong
- 200g cold milk
- 20g granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (7g) instant yeast
- 30g milk powder
- 1 ½ tsp (7g) kosher salt
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 360g bread flour
- 45g unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Egg Wash:
- 1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Make the Tangzhong: In a saucepan, combine 25g bread flour and 120g milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened into a paste. Transfer to the bowl of a stand mixer and let cool slightly.
- Mix the Dough: Add cold milk to the Tangzhong and mix until lukewarm. Add sugar, yeast, milk powder, salt, egg, and bread flour. Mix with a dough hook on medium speed for 12–15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Add the butter and mix for another 5 minutes until fully incorporated. The dough should be soft, smooth, and pass the windowpane test.
- First Rise: Turn the dough out, form into a ball, and place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
- Shape the Buns: Divide dough into 9 equal pieces (about 90g each). Flatten each piece, fold into a ball, then roll tightly. Let rest for 10 minutes, then tighten and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in greased bun rings.
- Second Rise: Cover loosely and let rise again until doubled, about 1.5 hours. Buns should leave a slight indentation when gently pressed.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 360°F (185°C). Brush buns with egg wash. Bake for 15–18 minutes until deep golden brown. Remove from oven and remove bun rings, if used.
- Cool: Let buns cool 10–15 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Don’t worry if the dough is sticky—this is normal. Avoid adding excess flour unless necessary.
- Use bun rings for perfectly shaped buns, or space buns apart for freeform baking.
- Perfect for freezing. Toast after day two for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
