Perfect Hamburger Buns

Ingredients

Buns

• 3/4 to 1 cup (170g to 227g) lukewarm water*
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 3 1/2 cups (418g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon instant yeast

*For best results (a smooth, slightly soft dough), use the smaller amount of water in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate); and something in between the rest of the time.

Topping

• 3 tablespoons (43g) melted butter

NOTES:

• These are perfect and possibly foolproof. I’ve made them three times in the past couple weeks and they’re perfect every time.
• Before baking brush with the egg wash from the second link (1egg, 1 T water, pinch of salt to break down the egg)
• Sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning before baking
• 3 ounce balls of dough are just right and make 10 buns. (8 4 ounce buns)

Credit: King Arthur and these extra ideas.

Thanks Holly!