Sourdough Hot Dog Buns
Soft, tangy, and just a little chewy, these sourdough hot dog buns will turn your next BBQ into a full-blown flavor party. Perfect for bratwursts, veggie dogs, or even breakfast sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (active)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 7–13 hours (depends on proofing style)
- Yield: 8 buns 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Fermented baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 100g active sourdough starter (fed and bubbly)
- 400g all-purpose flour
- 180g warm milk (or plant-based alternative)
- 45g butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 25g sugar or honey
- 8g salt
- 1 egg (optional, for brushing)
Instructions
- Feed Starter: The night before, feed your sourdough starter. Let it double.
- Mix Dough: Combine starter, milk, flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Rest 30 minutes.
- Stretch & Fold: Every 30 mins for 2 hours, do 3-4 stretch-and-fold sessions.
- Bulk Ferment: Let dough rise 4–6 hours until puffy.
- Shape Buns: Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a log and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Final Proof: Proof at room temp for 2–3 hours or refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Optional: Brush tops with egg wash. Bake 20–25 mins.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool on a rack. Slice, toast, devour.
Notes
- For extra flavor, do an overnight cold proof after shaping.
- Want ultra-soft buns? Add a touch more milk to the dough.
- Add sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top before baking for that gourmet finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: ~210 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/sourdough-hot-dog-buns/