Hot Dog or Brat Buns

Homemade hot dog buns will be a great addition to your next cook-out.

Hot Dog or Brat Buns

Yield

8 buns

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

0:30

Bake Time

15 to 20 minutes

Rise Time

30 to 45 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (2-1/4 tsp.) envelope Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter OR margarine

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in large mixer bowl. Heat water, milk and 1/4 cup butter until very warm (120° to 130°F). Add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; roll each piece to a 6-inch rope. Shape into oval roll. Place on large greased baking sheet. Place 3-inches apart for crisper buns. Place 1/2-inch apart for softer buns (more like commercial hot dog buns). Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack. Melt remaining tablespoon of butter and brush over tops of buns.
  5. To make buns for brats, divide dough into 5 equal pieces instead of 8. Shape and bake as stated above.

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