40-MINUTE HAMBURGER BUNS

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Here on our ranch, I cook for three men who love burgers. These fluffy hamburger buns are just right for their big appetites. The buns are so good that I also serve them plain with a meal. -Jessie McKenney, Twodot, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg, salt and enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 3-5 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces; shape each into a ball. Place 3 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Preheat oven to 425°., Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 8-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.