Homemade Sourdough Hamburger Buns

Level up your burgers! Make fluffy, tangy sourdough hamburger buns at home with our easy recipe.

Craft the perfect burger base! This recipe guides you through making delicious sourdough hamburger buns at home. Expect fluffy insides and a touch of tangy sourdough flavor to elevate your next cookout.

HOW DO I MAKE MY SOURDOUGH HAMBURGER BUNS: STEY BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly.

2. Stir in the melted butter and egg until well combined.

3. Add the flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.

4. Place the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky add more flour.

5. Then place your dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.

6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and flatten slightly into a disk.

7. Place the dough disks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each bun. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let them rise again until puffy, about 1 hour.

8. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

9. If desired, brush the risen buns with water and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

10. Bake the buns for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through. when tapped on the bottom they should sound hollow.

11. Transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and using for your hamburgers.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup active sourdough starter
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Then let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until bubbly.
2. Stir in the melted butter and egg until well combined.
3. Add the flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Place the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky add more flour.
5. Then place your dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8-10 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a smooth ball and flatten slightly into a disk.
7. Place the dough disks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each bun. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let them rise again until puffy, about 1 hour.
8. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. If desired, brush the risen buns with water and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
10. Bake the buns for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top and cooked through. when tapped on the bottom they should sound hollow.
11. ransfer the buns to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and using for your hamburgers.