Amazingly Soft Hamburger Buns

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients, while bread flour is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine 2 cups of warm water and 4 tablespoons of sugar.

Add 2 tablespoons of yeast to the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Add 1 egg, 4 tablespoons of softened butter, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.

Gradually add about 4 cups of all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, which takes a few minutes.

Grease a bowl and place the dough inside, covering it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.

Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

After the dough has risen, divide it into 16 to 20 equal portions and shape them into balls.

Grease wide mouth canning rings and place the dough balls inside, flattening them slightly.

Cover the shaped buns and let them rise for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Mix 2 tablespoons of water with 1 egg white and brush the mixture over the tops of the buns.

Sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top if desired.

Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the buns from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.

Transfer the buns to a cooling rack to cool slightly before storing.

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