Homemade Hamburger Buns

 These are amazing and so fast and easy!  I like them better without sesame seeds because it's too messy.

Ingredients:

2 T active dry yeast

1 C plus 2 T warm water (110 to 115 degrees)

1/3 C canola oil (I use olive oil)

1/4 C sugar

1 large egg, room temperature

1 tsp salt

3 to 3 1/2 C all purpose flour

Optional: Melted butter and sesame seeds

Directions:

Prepare the yeast

In a large bowl (or mixer like a bosch), dissolve the yeast in warm water.  Add the oil and sugar, and let the mixture stand for five minutes.

Form the dough

Add the egg, salt, and enough flour to form a soft dough.

Knead the dough

Turn the dough onto a floured surface.  Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic three to five minutes.  (I just turn on my bosch to the number 2 setting for a couple minutes).  Do not let it rise.

Divide the dough

Divide the dough into 12 pieces.  Shape each piece into a ball and place them 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Rest and bake the hamburger buns

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Cover the dough balls on the baking sheet and let them rest for 10 minutes.  Then bake the buns until golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes.  

Let cool