40-Minute Hamburger Buns
Best of Country Breads
Here on our ranch, I cook for three men, who love hamburgers. These fluffy yet hearty buns are just right for their big appetites. I also serve the buns plain with a meal.
SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. + resting Bake: 10 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 1 dozen.