One-Hour Sourdough Discard Burger Buns
Soft, fluffy, and slightly tangy, these One-Hour Sourdough Discard Burger Buns are the perfect way to use up your sourdough discard. They’re quick, golden, and rich in flavor, ideal for burgers, sandwiches, or breakfast buns. Ready in just an hour, they offer bakery-quality texture with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- ½ cup warm milk about 100°F / 38°C
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sourdough discard, honey, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, salt, egg, and softened butter. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 6-8 equal portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Arrange shaped buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover and rest for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Brush tops with egg wash (1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tbsp water).
- Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, rotating halfway for even browning.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve as classic burgers, or breakfast fillings.
Notes
Nutritional Info (Per Bun - Approximate)
Calories: 230 kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 6g
Sugar: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sodium: 200mg
