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Soft & Fluffy Sourdough Burger Buns: The Ultimate Homemade Recipe

Sourdough burger buns on a cooling rack
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Make soft and fluffy sourdough burger buns with this easy recipe. Learn key tips, steps, and tricks to bake the perfect burger bun every time.

  • Author: gadeserahmed
  • Prep Time: 6 hours (includes fermentation)
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 buns 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Sandwiches
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)

  • 500g bread flour

  • 200ml whole milk (warm)

  • 50g unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1 large egg

  • 25g honey

  • 8g salt

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

  • Optional: sesame or poppy seeds for topping

Instructions

  • Feed your starter: 4–6 hours before baking, feed your sourdough starter and let it become bubbly and active.

  • Mix the dough: Combine flour, milk, starter, butter, egg, honey, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

  • Knead: Knead by hand or mixer for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

  • Bulk ferment: Cover and let the dough rise at room temperature for 4–6 hours, or until doubled.

  • Shape the buns: Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Divide into 8 equal portions. Shape each into a tight ball.

  • Second rise: Place buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours, until puffy.

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Brush with egg wash and top with seeds (optional).

  • Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.

  • Cool: Let buns cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, refrigerate the dough overnight after bulk fermentation.

  • Use bread flour for the best structure and chew.

Keywords: Make soft and fluffy sourdough burger buns with this easy recipe. Learn key tips, steps, and tricks to bake the perfect burger bun every time.

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