Gluten-Free Hamburger Buns Recipe

overhead view of gluten-free hamburger buns on parchment.

4 from 5 votes

These homemade gluten-free hamburger buns are low effort with a consistently flavorful and fluffy result. I'll never go bun-less again!

Prep Time1 15

Cook Time15

Total Time1 30

Course: Baking

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten-free hamburger buns

Servings: buns

Author: Sabine Venier

Ingredients

Dough

3¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum recommended for yeast baking I recommend Pillsbury or Better Batter Brand
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp instant yeast
1¼ tsp salt
1¼ cups water lukewarm
3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
2 large eggs room temperature

Topping (Optional)

1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
1 tbsp sesame seeds or poppy seeds
1 tbsp unsalted butter melted

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
Add the water, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms, about 2-3 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
After the dough rises, deflate it gently and divide it into 6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover the shaped buns and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until slightly puffed up.
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Before baking, brush the tops with egg wash. Then, sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds, if desired.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Remove the buns from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter.
Let them cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Video

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Notes

The total rise time will depend on how warm or cold your kitchen is. We’re looking for the dough to double in size.

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