Simple BBQ Bun Recipe for Dinner Rolls, Burgers, Pulled Pork, etc.

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September 8, 2024
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These are an all-purpose bun that work perfect as a buttered dinner roll or as buns for pulled pork and burgers.

My recipe is simple, easy and is in everyday measurements.

bbq buns for rolls and sandwiches

Ingredients for BBQ Buns

  • 1 cup warm whole milk (100F)
  • 7 grams active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 4 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3 tsp diamond crystal kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp dough conditioner
  • 4 tsp milk powder
  • 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter

Creating the Dough for the Buns

To your stand mixer, add:

  • 1 cup Warm milk (100F)
  • 7g Dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 4 tbsp sugar

Mix on low for 10 seconds to incorporate yeast.

To this mixture add:

  • 2 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk

Mix on low for 10 seconds.

To this add:

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3/4 tsp dough conditioner
  • 4 tsp milk powder
  • 3 tsp diamond crystal kosher salt

Mix this until you have a “shaggy” dough (not smooth but not loose) – roughly 2-5 minutes on low.

bread shaggy dough

To this mixture add:

  • 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter

Knead this mixture for 2-3 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.

Work and Shape Dough ball

Put some flour on your work surface.

Place your dough onto the flour and work the dough into a ball.

dough ball

Proof the Dough Ball

Grease a bowl.

Place dough ball into bowl.

Cover with saran wrap and leave to rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

proofing dough ball

De-gas Dough and Separate into Small Dough Balls

Take the dough out of the bowl and punch a few times to de-gas it.

Cut and separate into equal sized balls.

8 equal sized dough balls

Pinch the seems under the ball and roll with your hand.

I made this into 8 dough balls.

Bake the Dough Balls

Optional: Make an egg wash with 1 egg and 1 tbsp water. Whisk and then use a basting brush to brush the surface of the rolls.

I didn’t do this.

Set oven to 350F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or similar non-stick.

Evenly space your dough balls.

Bake buns for 30 minutes.

You want to bake until the tops are a golden brown and the dough balls have risen.

Internal temperature is roughly 203F.

Also Optional:

Melt some butter and then use a basting brush to brush the tops.

I freeze these to use later so I didn’t brush them.

If you brush them, then freeze the tops get a strange texture.

BBQ Buns

For Dinner Rolls, Burgers, Pulled Pork, etc.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Proofing Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm whole milk 100F
  • 7 grams active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 4 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 3 tsp diamond crystal kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp dough conditioner
  • 4 tsp milk powder
  • 3 tbsp softened unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp Neutral oil

Instructions

  • To a stand mixer add the following then mix on low for 10-20 seconds to incorporate yeast.
    1 cup warm whole milk, 7 grams active dry yeast, 4 tbsp white sugar
  • To this mixture add 2 whole eggs + 1 egg yolk – Mix on low for 10-20 seconds.
  • To this add the following ingredients and then mix for 2-5 minutes on low until the dough is "shaggy" (not smooth but not loose).
    3 cups bread flour, 3/4 tsp dough conditioner, 4 tsp milk powder, 3 tsp diamond crystal kosher salt
  • To this mixture add 3 tbsp of soften butter. Knead this mixture for 2-3 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
  • Put some flour on your work surface and your hands.
  • Place your dough onto the flour and work into a dough ball.
  • Grease a bowl with 1 tbsp of a neutral oil. Place dough ball into bowl and cover with saran wrap. Allow to proof for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  • Take the dough ball out and punch/de-gas it.
  • Cut and separate into 8 equal sized balls (roughly 90-100 grams). Pinch seams underneath and roll into smooth balls.
  • Place onto a baking sheet with parchment paper or similar non-stick.
  • Preheat over to 350F.
  • Optional: In a bowl combine 1 egg and 1 tbsp water and mix. Brush surface of rolls with egg wash.
  • Bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes. Internal temperature should be around 203F when done.
  • Optional: Melt some butter and use a basting brush to brush the tops.
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Dylan Clay
Dylan Clay is a pitmaster based in New Hampshire, with over 17 years of experience in grilling, smoking, and dehydrating meat. Throughout this time, he has worked with nearly every cut of meat. In 2019, he launched the Barbecue FAQ website to share his extensive knowledge about all things meat, aiming to assist others in making better barbecue at home.

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