There’s nothing quite like a homemade burger bun—soft, fluffy, and fresh from the oven. Whether you're building the ultimate backyard burger, serving pulled pork sandwiches, or creating a restaurant-worthy chicken sandwich at home, the right bun can make all the difference. This recipe delivers bakery-style burger buns with a light, pillowy texture and rich flavor, thanks to a combination of bread flour, butter, egg, and a surprising secret ingredient: mayonnaise.
To give these buns just the right amount of sweetness, we use Lakanto Cane Sugar with Monk Fruit. It bakes beautifully while helping reduce sugar compared to traditional recipes, making it a simple swap for those looking to cut back without sacrificing flavor. Combined with warm milk, yeast, and a slow proofing process, the result is a soft, golden bun that's sturdy enough to hold your favorite fillings while remaining tender with every bite. Once you make burger buns from scratch, you'll never want to go back to store-bought.
