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Overhead shot of soft Homemade Hot Dog Buns arranged in rows with a glossy buttered finish.

Homemade Hot Dog Buns: The Ultimate Soft & Pillowy Pull-Apart Recipe

Master the art of Homemade Hot Dog Buns with this enriched yeast dough recipe. These buns feature a golden-brown butter-washed crust and a soft, airy crumb perfect for your next backyard BBQ or family dinner.
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Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 buns
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (240ml) Whole Milk Warmed to 110°F
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 tbsp (25g) Granulated Sugar
  • 4 tbsp (56g) Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups (435g) All-Purpose Flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp (6g) Fine Sea Salt
  • 2 tbsp (28g) Unsalted Butter Melted, for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Stand Mixer With dough hook attachment
  • 1 Rectangular Baking Tray 9x13 inch
  • 1 Pastry Brush For butter wash

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix in melted butter, egg, flour, and salt. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
Shape and Bake
  1. Divide dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll into cylinders and place in two rows in a rectangular baking tray.
  2. Cover and let rise for 45-60 minutes until buns are touching and puffy.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until deep golden-brown.
  4. Immediately brush the hot buns with melted butter for a glossy, soft finish.

Notes

Weigh your dough pieces (approx 85g each) for perfectly even buns.
Brush with butter immediately after baking to keep the crust soft and supple.