Easy Burger or Hot Dog Buns
2 cups bread flour
½ T yeast
½ cup warm water
2 T sugar or honey
2 T melted butter, cooled to about room temp
1 egg (divided)
½ t salt
sesame or poppy seeds (optional)
Mix water, sugar and yeast in a bowl.
Whisk egg in a soup or cereal bowl. Add ⅔ of the egg and the melted butter to the yeast mixture, then the flour and last, the salt.
Mix until it pulls away from the sides and forms a ball. Knead until smooth. Put in an oiled and covered bowl to rise until doubled.
Punch the dough down and divide into 6-8 even balls. Roll into round balls for burger buns or logs for hot dog buns. Place on a greased cookie sheet 3 inches apart and cover for a second rise.
Add about a tablespoon of water to the remaining egg and lightly brush egg wash on top of each bun. Garnish with sesame or poppy seeds if desired.
Bake at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.
Adapted from https://simpleisgourmet.com/quick-homemade-hot-dog-and-hamburger-buns