40-Minute Hamburger Buns

Here on our ranch, I cook for three men who love hamburgers. These fluffy yet hearty buns are just right for their big appetites. I also serve the buns plain with a meal. —Jessie McKenney, Twodot, Montana

Not a review but a question - can anyone tell me if this recipe can be halved successfully? I dont need that many rolls and dont want to freeze them. Thanks!

5 stars for result 3 1/2 stars for recipe as written. I made this yesterday and it was excellent. However the written details need to be updated. As many have pointed out the size if making 12 will be too small. I made 8 and they were perfect for burgers. Also I did shape them between a ball as written and an actual bun. Also as suggested I let them proof on the baking sheet in a just warm oven for about 25 minutes. Used the ingredients exactly as stated. For me and my flour the 3 1/2 cups of flour was perfect. Cook time at 425 was 12 minutes. Yummy tasting. About the same density as bakery buns but they are more dense than the junk 99c 8 pack you buy in the bread isle of the supermarket. Thats a good thing!!

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I first made this recipe a few months ago. The first batch hung around and the last two buns ended up getting mouldy. It was mid summer and hot and steamy! Ever since then, I make them at least once a week and havent lost one since! They are perfect for hamburger buns, and garlic bread rolls, or just for a snack.My son loves to spread butter and brown sugar on them, stick them in the nukerator for a minute to let it all warm up and melt together inside and he eats them for lunch and midnight snacks. I recently considered doubling up the recipe but then realized... They are so easy to fix... barely more than half an hour... why bother doubling up when they are so easy, they practically make themselves!Heck! If I get off work at four thirty, get home by five, I can start to work on the buns beforef I start on the rest of dinner and I can serve fresh rolls with dinner that night! They are definitely a staple in my kitchen!

Hi, has anyone tried halving the recipe? Was it still successful? Thank you.

I followed the recipe and did not like these at all. They were very heavy, dry on the outside and seemed almost undercooked inside. And the flavor was not good. Also if you make 12 they will be very small. I made 8 and they were almost the right size

Is this really 2 tablespoons of yeast or 2 teaspoons?

Jvallas - yes, 2T of yeast is correct. Thats the secret to the fast recipe. The added yeast gives a very quick rise and has no ill effect on flavor.This is my second time to make these and theyre great. Very easy to do and has a big impact. I look forward to making these many times in the future.Updated 11/12/16: I still love these rolls. I make them at least once a week. Ive adapted the recipe slightly to suit my needs. First, I use SAF yeast, which doesnt need sugar to proof. I try to cut back on sugar in nearly everything so I included it the first time or two but eliminated it after that. DONT do that. While the sugar isnt necessary for the proof, it helps with the beautiful browning. And though Im not sure why, it effects texture too. Theyre much better rolls with the sugar.I also divide these into 8 rolls, not 12. We really like the larger buns. Finally, I let them rise for 20 min. These are practically perfect and never last long. They make an excellent on-the-go egg & cheese sandwich, burger bun, dinner roll, etc.

This is my new go to recipe for buns. quick, easy and so yummy. I dont often have time to make buns from scratch, but cant eat store bought buns. Im so grateful for this recipe. Thank you!

Is 2T yeast the correct amount?