These pillowy-soft homemade burger buns will elevate your sandwich game to new heights.
Ready in just 40 minutes, these Greek-inspired vegan buns deliver the perfect combination of tender crumb and golden crust.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or craving an exceptional weeknight burger, these 6 freshly baked buns will make every bite memorable.
Simple to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re the ideal canvas for your favorite plant-based fillings.
Fresh & Fluffy Burger Buns
- All-purpose flour: 570g, forms the base structure of our buns
- Fresh yeast: 25g, essential for perfect rise and texture
- Olive oil: 100ml, adds moisture and richness
- Salt: 1½ tbsp, enhances overall flavor
- Sugar: 1 tbsp, feeds the yeast and adds subtle sweetness
- Lukewarm water: 350-380ml, activates the yeast
- Sesame seeds: 2-3 tbsp, adds delightful crunch and nutty flavor
Step-by-Step Baking Guide
- Prepare the base: Create a well in your flour, add salt, sugar, and olive oil in the center
- Activate yeast: Dissolve yeast in ½ cup warm water until smooth
- Mix and knead: Combine everything, gradually adding water until you achieve a soft, smooth dough
- First rise: Let dough rest in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled
- Shape and prep: Divide into 6-7 portions, shape into balls, flatten slightly, and top with sesame seeds
- Bake to perfection: In a preheated 180°C oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
Kneading and Rising Tips
When kneading your dough, look for a soft, bouncy texture that springs back when you poke it gently. The dough should feel smooth and not stick to your hands.
A little trick: if you’re new to bread making, try the “windowpane test” – stretch a small piece of dough between your fingers.
If it stretches thin enough to see light through without breaking, you’ve kneaded it just right!
For the perfect rise, pop your dough in a warm spot like near (not on) a sunny window or inside your oven with just the light on.
Variations and Mix-ins
Make these buns your own! Try sprinkling different toppings like poppy seeds, everything bagel seasoning, or dried onion flakes before baking.
For whole wheat buns, swap 1/3 of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Want softer buns?
Brush them with melted butter right after they come out of the oven. For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs like rosemary or oregano to the dough.
Storage and Reheating
These buns stay fresh at room temperature for 2-3 days when stored in a paper bag or bread box.
For longer storage, pop them in the freezer for up to 3 months in a freezer bag. To refresh slightly stale buns, sprinkle them with a few drops of water and warm them in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes. They’ll taste almost like fresh-baked!
Serving Ideas
These fluffy buns are perfect for classic beef burgers, but don’t stop there! Try them with grilled portobello mushrooms, pulled jackfruit, or falafel patties.
Split and toast them lightly for extra crunch. They also make amazing sandwich rolls for cold cuts or your favorite deli fillings.
My favorite way? Slice one open while it’s still warm, add a pat of butter, and enjoy it just like that!
Fluffy Homemade Burger Buns
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Baking tray
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 570 g all-purpose flour (20 ounces)
- 25 g fresh yeast (0.8 ounces)
- 100 ml olive oil (1/3 of a cup and 1 tbsp)
- 1 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 350-380 ml lukewarm water (1 1/2 cups)
- 2-3 tbsp sesame seeds optional, but recommended for a lovely nutty crunch
Instructions
- To prepare these amazingly fluffy homemade burger buns start by adding the flour into a large bowl. Using your hands make a dimple in the middle and add in the salt, sugar and olive oil.
- Using your hands, dissolve the yeast into half a cup of lukewarm water and pour into the flour mixture.
- Mix and knead all of the dough ingredients by hand, mixer, or bread machine, whilst adding gradually the rest of the lukewarm water, until the dough is soft and smooth. If the dough is too sticky add a little bit more flour.
- Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest in a warm place, until it doubles in size for about 1 to 2 hours.
- Once risen, gently deflate the dough, divide into 6-7 portions and shape each piece into a round ball. Place the burger buns on a large baking tray lined with baking sheet. Gently push with your hands to flatten them just a little, drizzle with some water and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- Bake the burger buns in a preheated oven at 180C for about 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside and cooked throughout.