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Homemade vegan burger buns

Homemade Vegan Burger Buns | Easy & Fluffy Recipe

Make the best Vegan Burger Buns at home with this easy and foolproof recipe! These buns are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, perfect for cradling your favorite vegan burgers. Start by activating yeast in warm water, then mix with plant milk, maple syrup, and melted vegan butter. Combine with a blend of bread flour and whole wheat flour for a balanced texture. After kneading, let the dough rise twice for optimal fluffiness. Shape into buns, top with sesame seeds, and bake until golden brown. These homemade buns are a delicious upgrade from store-bought, ideal for any burger night!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time (including both rises) 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Stand mixer (optional but recommended)
  • Measuring cup
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Damp towel

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of flour a mix of bread flour and whole wheat flour
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup plant milk soy, almond, or any dairy-free milk you prefer
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Optional: sesame seeds or poppy seeds for topping

Instructions
 

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm water and instant yeast. Stir in a pinch of coconut sugar and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This is your yeast mixture—the magical ingredient that will give your buns their fluffy rise.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), combine the plant milk, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, and apple cider vinegar. Stir these ingredients until well combined.

Step 3: Add the Dry Ingredients

  • Now, it's time to add your dry ingredients. Gradually mix in the bread flour, whole wheat flour, sea salt, and the activated yeast mixture. If you're using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment on medium speed. If you’re mixing by hand, a wooden spoon will do the trick.

Step 4: Knead the Dough

  • Once the ingredients are combined, it’s time to knead. If you're using a mixer, let it do the work for you for about 5-7 minutes. If you're doing it by hand, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly sticky but not too wet. If it’s too sticky, add a little extra flour.

Step 5: First Rise

  • Shape your dough into a dough ball and place it back into the large bowl. Cover it with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size. This is the first rise, and it's crucial for creating those fluffy homemade burger buns.

Step 6: Shape the Buns

  • Once your dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto your floured surface and divide it into equal pieces—about 8-10 pieces, depending on how large you want your buns. Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Step 7: Second Rise

  • Cover the buns with a damp towel and let them rise for the second time in a warm place for another 30-40 minutes. This second rise will give the buns their final puff and softness.

Step 8: Bake to Golden Perfection

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Just before baking, brush the tops of the buns with a little plant milk or melted vegan butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds if you like. Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.

Notes

Gluten-Free Option
For those of you needing a gluten-free version, swap out the flour for a mix of brown rice flour, white rice flour, almond flour, and potato starch or tapioca starch. You’ll also want to add a teaspoon of psyllium husk or psyllium powder to help bind the dough. The process is the same, but keep in mind that gluten-free doughs are often stickier, so you may need to handle it with slightly wet hands or dust with extra flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g
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