These fluffy, light and super nutritious wholemeal home made burger buns are the ultimate burger buns that everyone can give a go and make at home instead of buying the supermarket ones.
But this is my opinion and you know my call on homemade stuff. Always the best for so many reasons:
- they taste a treat,
- you always know what’s in them
- your house will smell amazing no matter what you are cooking
You might say ‘no, no, bread making is not for me’ or something silly like ‘I cannot possibly make these' .... don’t even think about it, just give these a go.
They are a lot easier to make than you have imagined and the tastiest buns you have ever had. It’s a promise.
The smell of making bread in the house it’s.... so unique, isn’t it?! It’s definitely the best smell ever if you ask me and making bread in general it’s so satisfying and rewarding, I find. ?❤️
A few Tips...
Salt
• if you use coarse salt add this to the water and the butter so that salt dissolves properly.
Yeast
• if you don’t have fresh yeast then use dry yeast and I would recommend to use roughly about 4 teaspoons.
Kneading
• If you don’t fancy kneading it by hand then this can be kneaded in a kitchen aid mixer.
This is how :
1) Add the flours to the bowl of a stand mixer, together with the salt and melted or room temperature butter. Using the paddle attachment, mix all these ingredients until the butter becomes small crumbs.
2) Stir in yeast mixture and the slightly beaten eggs.
3) Run the mixer on medium to low (I would say to go 3 on mixer) until a dough forms. This should take about 5-8 minutes.
4) You may need to scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl.
5) Form the dough into a big ball and set aside covered with a clean kitchen towel. It will need to rise to double in size.
Let's get kneading these little beauties!
If you like making bread here are some other bread recipes or why not filling these with this vegetarian burger, just perfect for any occasion.
Are you ready? Apron on please and let’s get baking these beauties.
Best wholemeal homemade burger buns
Ingredients
- 720 g white strong flour
- 500 ml water warm
- 300 g wholemeal flour
- 100 g butter melted
- 60 g sugar I used unrefined cane sugar
- 50 g fresh yeast *
- 10 g Nigella seeds black sesame seeds
- 6 tbsp milk lukewarm
- 3 small eggs or 2 large
- 2 tsp salt I used Pink Himalayan salt *
Instructions
- Sift the white flour into a large bowl, add the wholemeal flour and mix it well then add the salt and the nigella seeds. Make a well in the middle and add the whole eggs. Set aside.
- Warm up the water in a pan (make it hot but do not boil it. Make it hot enough to melt the butter in it.
- In a separate bowl or mug mix the yeast with approximately 1/2 cup of the lukewarm water (take it from the 500ml water just before this gets too hot). Add the sugar and mix until the yeast and the sugar has dissolved completely. Pour this into the well over the eggs.
- Going back to the water, when this is fairly hot turn off the heat and add the butter and the milk. Use when the water temperature has dropped and it’s lukewarm. if you’re sold its coarser add the salt here.
- Allow the yeast mixture to start bubbling up, this will take approximately 15 minutes and then start kneading. Add the water and the butter all at once (should be lukewarand knead for approximately 10-15 min until your hand will be almost clear of any dough.
- Form the dough into a big ball, cover and place in a nice and warm place. Allow it to rise for any time between 45-90 mins. It should be double in size.
- When the dough has risen enough, take it out and place onto a lightly floured or oiled work surface. Gently flatten it to get rid of all air bubbles.
- Using a knife cut the dough into approx 24 equal portions. If you wish to make perfectly equal buns use a kitchen scale to weigh each portion. I’d start by weighing the entire dough first and then divide by the number of rolls you want to make. You can make mini ones or bigger buns. Your choice here.
- Gently flatten each piece like a pancake and then carefully gather the ends and pinch the dough to seal in the center. Flip the dough overwhile in your palm and roll into a ball till you happy with its roundness. Transfer it to the baking sheet and place them at about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart. Cover with a light and clean towel and allow them to rest rest for 30-60 mins. They need to rise again and get nice and puffy. They are now ready to make it to the preheated oven.
- Preheat the oven to 195C/ 390F about 15 min before buns are ready to get into the oven. Also place an oven proof dish containing 1 cup of water on the floor of the oven. This will help with creating moisture in the oven so buns remain nice and soft on top.
- Just before placing the buns in the oven, beat the remaining egg with a tablespoon of water to make the eggwash. Using a brush, brush the buns when they are done and ready to go into the oven. You may sprinkle some sesame seeds to the top of your rolls if you wish. I have added the seeds to the dough so I have not added any extra on top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Do the stick test to make sure they are baked to perfection. When ready, transfer the buns to a wire rack and allow to cool completely before cutting them.
Notes
Geoffrey at Spoonabilities says
These buns look great. I don't think I've seen a burger bun recipe before, and I have plenty of hamburger and pulled pork recipes to use them. Thanks!!!
Ramona says
Thank you dear Geoffrey, these are brilliant for pulled pork, absolutely agree - yumm ;-). In fact, these burger buns are truly versatile so can be filled with almost anything you like whether that’s meat, or anything vegetarian or vegan.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
My family was always confused that I was making my own hamburger buns. They always said that it is so cheap, why would I make it at home??
YOU UNDERSTAND ME!! It is SO much better homemade. Yours looks especially good 🙂
Ramona says
Oh I agree, nothing compares to homemade ones, taste and content wise. Winner all the way. I would never buy shop ones again 😉
Jacqui Debono says
We only ever eat homemade bread, but I usually stick to loaves. Cannot wait to try this recipe, and looking forward to the lamb burger recipe too!
Ramona says
Thank you dear Jacqui, lamb burger recipe is coming right away.
Jere Cassidy says
I want a sandwich right now. There is nothing better than a homemade bun just like yours that are light and fluffy.
Ramona says
Thank you Jere, you are so right, nothing better and I could have a bun like this any time stuffed with almost anything 😉
Erika says
Wow, these burger buns look perfect! So fluffy too!
Ramona says
Thank you Erika!
Stine Mari says
Me too, I always prefer to make things at home instead. These healthier burger buns look absolutely scrumptious!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Stine Mari!
Laura says
Baking is not my strong suit, but I love your detailed explanation for how to make these buns! I think I'll be giving it a go!
Ramona says
Thanks Laura, you should definitely give it a shot - bread making is rewarding 😉
Gunjan says
The buns look soft and nice. I am willing to try it even though I am not a baker
Ramona says
Thank you Gunjan, oh , I am not a baker myself either but I do love making bread in any shape or form. You should definitely give these burger buns a try, they are amazing and go well with anything really 😉
Mikayla says
I make homemade buns almost weekly and I loved your recipe! Smelled amazing and a lovely texture, worked great with our turkey burgers!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Mikayla, I am so glad you liked the recipe - it is a really good with turkey burgers ;-).
Emily says
I love that these buns don't just use white flour, but wholemeal too for a more hearty flavor!
Ramona says
Thank you Emily, they are so good and definitely healthier than the market bought buns 😉
Renu says
The buns have a lovely texture, and that too with wholemeal flour is awesome. So healthy.
Ramona says
Indeed, thank you dear Renu 😉
katie says
I've never tried making my own burger buns before but I will now. I bet they're so much better than store bought!
Katie xoxo
Ramona says
Hi Katie, Thank you so much for stopping by.
Definitely worth a try - you will be surprised how well you will be doing. They are so rewarding, like any bread making really 😉
Erin Vasicek says
Homemade bread is the best! I love the fleck of seeds in these buns too. Would taste great with anything sandwiches in between.
Leanne says
We love homemade burgers but always use store-bought buns! These look so soft but with the crusty exterior, they'd be perfect for burgers. We're actually having sliders for dinner tonight and I'm wishing I had a batch of these to go with it!
Cheese Curd In Paradise says
These look perfectly light and fluffy! I love the color of that beautiful golden brown top as well! What a great recipe!
Stine Mari says
Homemade burger buns are so much better! I haven't made wholemeal ones before, but they look absolutely fabulous and I can't wait to try this recipe.
Kim says
I prefer my buns to be a bit m9re dense inside what can I do so they are not so fluffy??
Ramona says
Hi Kim,
Thank you for stopping by. You will need to add more flour 🙂