Homemade Hamburger Buns

 Ohhhhh, homemade bread is probably one of the greatest things in the world. Fresh from the oven, still warm and soft inside.... and you know what's in it.  

I went searching for a good hamburger bun recipe, and tried a few. This one came out fabulous. Soft rolls, delicious taste, was awesome with our burgers.  And straight out of the oven with butter.

I particularly like it that I the bread machine did all the work for me, but if you don't have a bread machine, I'm pretty sure it's easy enough to convert (although I haven't tried it).  This is how I'd do it: I'd mix the dough, and knead until you get a smooth ball, then put in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rise until it doubles. Punch it down, turn out onto a floured surface. Shape your rolls, and let them rise again.

Source: Food.com

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cups milk, slightly warmed
• 1 beaten egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 3/4 cups bread flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• Melted butter and sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in pan of bread machine according to manufacturer's directions
2. Select dough setting.
3. When cycle is complete, turn out onto floured surface, cut into 8 equal pieces (use a scale,  if you must).
4. Place on greased baking sheet far apart.
5. Cover and let rise until doubled, about one hour. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes. Note: Oven temperatures vary so check after 9 minutes to see if done.

Second rise, just before melted butter/sesame seeds and baking