Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns Burger or Hot Dog Buns 4.5 (1,082) 880 Reviews 254 Photos This hot dog bun recipe is nice and soft and can also be used to make hamburger buns. My husband says they are "top of the line." Submitted by Sally Updated on April 17, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 254 254 254 254 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 12 hamburger buns or 16 hot dog buns Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 cup milk ½ cup water ¼ cup butter 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 large egg Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat milk, water, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until very warm, about 120 degrees F (50 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix together 1 3/4 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour in warm milk mixture; stir until combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Mix in egg. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios If making burger buns: Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls; place on a greased baking sheet and flatten slightly. Cover and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes. If making hot dog buns: Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 6x4-inch rectangle. Starting with a long side, roll up tightly, then pinch edges and ends to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20 to 25 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake buns in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 1,596 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 230 Calories 5g Fat 39g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 230 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 7% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 27mg 9% Sodium 334mg 15% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 3g Protein 6g 13% Calcium 35mg 3% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 99mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.