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Squishy, Soft Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns

Perfectly Squishy, Soft Gluten-Free Hot Dog Buns Recipe

Enjoy these squishy, soft gluten-free hot dog buns that are perfect for picnics and barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Best Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1.5 cups Warm Water at about 110°F
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 ½ tsp, 9 g)
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 0.25 cups Melted Butter use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 3.25 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Cup4Cup brand recommended
  • 0.333 cups Granulated Sugar plus 1 tsp
  • 0.5 cups Potato Starch
  • 2 tablespoons Psyllium Husk Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 egg Egg Wash mixed with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°F and then turn it off. Line a baking sheet with greased parchment paper.
  2. Mix warm water, active dry yeast, and sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  3. Add room temperature eggs and melted butter to the yeast mixture and whisk until combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients in a stand mixer and stir together until well blended.
  5. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients; mix on medium speed for 6 minutes until stiff yet sticky.
  6. Divide the dough into 12-13 pieces, shape into logs, and place on the baking sheet.
  7. Cover shaped logs with greased plastic wrap and let rise in the turned-off oven for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove buns from the oven, preheat to 375°F, and let shaped buns rest for 20 minutes.
  9. Brush risen buns with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  10. Bake for 16-18 minutes until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 190°F.
  11. Cool completely before storing or serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These buns are perfect with various toppings like ketchup, mustard, pimento cheese, or chili.

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