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There is just something about homemade bread that hits different! These soft, fluffy 1 hour homemade hot dog buns are one of my absolute favorite things to make at home! Not only are they SO simple to make, but they’re ready in about an hour, which makes them perfect for weeknights, last minute BBQs, or when you got home from work and don’t want to leave again to pick up buns!

If your Friday night consists of burger time, make sure to check out my 1 Hour Homemade Burger Bun recipe!

Once you make homemade hot dog buns from scratch, I promise you will never look at store bought buns the same again!

Why You’ll Love These Homemade Hot Dog Buns

Made with simple, REAL ingredients
Free from preservatives and “icky” additives. When you make them at home, you know exactly what’s going into your food and they taste much better.
Soft, fluffy, and much more flavorful than anything you’ll find at the grocery store
Freezable! Make these ahead, toss them in the freezer and pop a couple out whenever you need them! OR make these ahead for your Saturday BBQ. You will TOTALLY impress people with your homemade buns.
They only take ONE HOUR to prep, proof, and bake!

Better Than Store-Bought (And Better for You)

Let’s be real, convenience is great. BUT quality also matters. Most store bought buns are packed with preservatives to extend their shelf life, plus they’re packed with seed oils and additives that don’t add much nutritionally. When you make them at home, you control everything that goes into your food and body. And that’s how you continue to make good healthy choices your body loves too.

It’s a small swap that makes a big difference, especially if you’re someone who cares about what you’re putting into your body but still wants food that tastes amazing.

Success Tips

Weigh your flour! Using the correct amount of flour is SO important when it comes to baking. Too much flour can create a really dense and dry bun. If you don’t have a scale, use a spoon and measuring cup to lightly measure your flour.
Use an egg wash – brushing the tops of the buns with egg wash creates that beautiful glossy and golden color we all love our buns to look like.

Ingredients

Warm water – hydrates the flour and the warmth activates the yeast, the temp of the water is important. I usually aim for 105 – 107 degrees F. If you don’t have a thermometer, you should be able to touch the water and not burn yourself. It should be a comfortable warm temp.
Avocado oil – adds fat to the dough which creates a soft, tender, and richer bun. The oil also helps keep them from drying out quickly.
Honey – adds a gentle sweetness to the buns naturally. No processed sugar here! This also gives the yeast something to eat so the fermentation process can begin, as well as adds to the beautiful golden color of the buns.
Egg – helps bind the ingredients, and enriches the dough. It helps provide structure and creates a fluffy interior.
Instant yeast – the leavening agent, the yeast eats the sugars that makes the dough rise and creates that light and airy texture.
Salt – enhances flavor and strengthens the dough structure by tightening the gluten that forms. It also helps to control the yeast activity so the dough doesn’t rise too fast.
Bread flour – the main structure of the burger buns. Bread flour has a higher protein content than all purpose flour, which means more/better gluten development. This creates a more chewy, sturdy bun that can hold a hot dog or brat without it falling apart.

How to Make These 1 Hour Homemade Hot Dog Buns

Bloom the yeast – In a stand mixer add the water, yeast, honey and whisk together. Allow the yeast to bloom and become foamy, this should take 3-5 minutes.
Make the dough – Add in the flour, salt, egg and using the dough hook, knead for 5 minutes, until the dough no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl. If it is still sticks, add 1 Tbsp of additional flour at a time.
Shape the rolls – Divide the dough into 8 pieces. Fatten into rectangles and roll up into tight cylinders. Pinch the seam shut and gently roll again until they are about 5 inches in length. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1-2 inches from one another. Gently press on each ball, flattening slightly.
Proof – Cover, and set in a warm area of your kitchen for 25-30 minutes or until they have become fluffy and increased in size.
Bake – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Brush with egg wash, and bake 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.