Comments on: Homemade Hamburger Buns

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:50:11 +0000

I agree with the comments that this is way too dense for a burger bun. I hadn’t even finished the first rise but just by hand kneading I can tell the flour to water ratio is not correct. I even held back half the whole wheat flour as I was weary of the recipe. I added about 1/4 extra water and extra butter during the kneading to help with the density. I am a very experienced baker and would not recommend this recipe for someone who is beginner and cannot adjust based on understanding dough density.

By: Jeanine Donofrio

Jeanine Donofrio — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:08:31 +0000

In reply to Joan. Ha, I'm so glad they were a hit!

By: Joan

Joan — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:38:03 +0000

Followed the recipe exact (used olive oil instead of butter). Very easy to make and my 22yr old son said they were the best burger buns he has ever eaten! Believe me, that’s quite an endorsement!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:17:44 +0000

In reply to Jasmine. I just made this dough, weighed my flour, and followed directions, and I agree. I used my Kitchenaid, and the dough was very dense and tough, maybe too much fllour? It is in the 1 hr rising phase now….I am hoping it will rise!!

By: Ali R.

Ali R. — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:40:32 +0000

Love this site for recipes but this one was not very good. I’m so sorry! These buns were not soft and airy. I really didn’t like the texture or the taste at all. Maybe it was the wheat flour? I don’t know but I would not make these again. Sorry guys I have to be honest. I weighed every ingredient and followed the recipe step by step and these were a let down.

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:18:06 +0000

In reply to Jen. Hi Jen, I'm so glad you loved them!

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:27:51 +0000

In reply to Cherissa. Hi Cherissa, I'm so glad you loved them!

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:21:28 +0000

In reply to Susan. Hi Susan, I'm glad everyone enjoyed them!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:49:55 +0000

They turned out perfectly. I am going to make them again today, and will try to reduce the sugar. I personally do not like the sweetness; however, everyone else in my family did.

By: Cherissa

Cherissa — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:24:22 +0000

Great recipe! These buns came out absolutely perfect! I have started weighing most of my ingredients which I have found very helpful, especially when baking. I used 420 g AP flour-no whole wheat flour on hand. I followed everything else to a T and ended up with buns that were perfect in texture!