Hamburger Buns

🥘 Ingredients

• active dry yeast
  2 tablespoons
• all-purpose flour
  430 g
• egg yolk
  1
• large egg
  1
• neutral oil
  1/3 cup
• salt
  1 teaspoon
• sesame seeds
  2 tablespoons
• sugar
  1/4 cup
• warm water
  200g
• water
  1 tablespoon

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• baking sheet

1. 1

   Add active dry yeast and warm water to a large bowl .

   active dry yeast: 2 tablespoons, warm water: 200g
2. 2

   Add neutral oil and sugar ; let stand for ⏱️ 5 minutes . After 5 minutes, mixture should be foamy.

   neutral oil: 1/3 cup, sugar: 1/4 cup
3. 📝

   You can skip the wait if you are sure your yeast is still alive.

4. 3

   Whisk in large egg . Slowly mix in salt and all-purpose flour . Continue to add flour until you have a soft dough.

   large egg: 1, salt: 1 teaspoon, all-purpose flour: 430 g
5. 4

   Using a dough hook, knead in a mixer for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes , until dough is smooth and elastic. If you don't want to use a mixer, you can knead by hand on a lightly floured surface.
6. 5

   Divide into 8 equal pieces; shape each into a ball. Do not let the dough rise.
7. 6

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place the dough balls on a greased or lined baking sheet . Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for ⏱️ 10 minutes .
8. 7

   (Optional) After 10 minutes, brush the buns with an egg wash made from egg yolk and water , then sprinkle with sesame seeds .

   egg yolk: 1, water: 1 tablespoon, sesame seeds: 2 tablespoons
9. 8

   Bake until golden brown, ⏱️ 8-12 minutes .