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    Vegan Hamburger Buns

    Published: May 19, 2020 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    These easy homemade vegan hamburger buns needs just 6 ingredients! You’ll be shocked how easy they are to make.

    Three vegan hamburger buns stacked.

    Vegan Hamburger Buns. Easy, homemade, vegan hamburger buns right in the comfort of your own home.

    We have been dying to share this recipe with you from the moment that we created it.

    We took our wildly popular vegan everything dough recipe and created delicious and simple vegan hamburger buns.

    Just like with all our other everything dough recipes, it needs just a few ingredients and is so simple to make.

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    What ingredients do I need to make vegan hamburger buns?

    You only need six ingredients for this super easy vegan dough recipe.  

    Full ingredient amounts listed in the printable recipe card below.

    The ingredients that you need are: 

    • Flour 
    • Instant yeast
    • Salt
    • Water
    • Vegan Cane Sugar (Maple Syrup or Agave can be subbed)
    • Vegan Butter, Optional

    That’s it! Can you believe that’s all you need?

    To see what the best flour, milk, sugar, and even more tips about this dough, visit our vegan everything dough post.

    Set of three vegan hamburger buns stacked in a triangle.

    How do I make vegan hamburger buns?

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, vegan sugar and salt.  Then, add in the water. 

    Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined.  Sprinkle a little more flour if you need to not be sticky and form a ball.  

    Once your ball is formed, you will want to grease the same bowl you mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. 

    Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place. 

    Once doubled, roll out onto a lightly floured surface.

    Cut dough into 8 equal pieces. *We prefer to weigh the pieces on a scale so they are even.

    Grab a piece and fold the ends under shaping into a ball. Then roll the dough into a ball with your hands.

    Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining pieces.

    Cover with a damp towel. (not soaking wet but damp)

    Let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place or until doubled in size again.

    Remove towel and brush with vegan butter.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes.

    Remove from oven and brush with more vegan butter.

    Slice in half and use however you would want buns.  

    I’m oil free, Do I have to use vegan butter?

    If you are oil free, you do not have to use vegan butter. However, the buns will be lighter in color and not as flakey on the top.

    We would recommend that you brush lightly with plant based milk.

    A vegan hamburger bun halved.

    Can I make vegan hamburger buns Top 8 Allergen Free?

    Unfortunately, at the time, we cannot recommend using a gluten free flour with this recipe.  Please know that we are working on a gluten free dough, but it’s just not quite there yet. 

    For the vegan butter, we recommend Earth Balance Soy Free, it comes in a red tub.

    How long are vegan hamburger buns good for?

    These will last for 4-5 days if stored properly in an air tight container. After that you run the risk of mold and they will not be as soft. Warm before using.

    Can vegan hamburger buns be frozen?

    Yes. You could place these in an air tight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer and let thaw out overnight.

    Uncooked dough ball on a wooden board with a collage of recipes using dough at the top and bottom.

    What other things can I make with vegan everything dough?

    This recipe using our vegan everything dough that can be used for cinnamon rolls, pull apart bread, tortillas, and more! 

    Grab our vegan everything dough recipes by clicking that link and you’ll get a ton more ideas!

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    A stack of vegan hamburger buns.
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    4.41 from 15 votes

    Vegan Hamburger Buns

    These easy homemade vegan hamburger buns needs just 6 ingredients! You'll be shocked how easy they are to make.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Rise Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
    Course: breads
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 buns
    Calories: 331kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 3 ½ – 4 cups flour (we prefer bread, can use all-purpose or whole wheat)
    • 1 package instant yeast (2 ¼ teaspoon = 1 package)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • ¼ cup vegan cane sugar
    • ½ cup vegan butter, divided (Optional, see notes)

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt.  Then, add in the water.
    • Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined.  Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.  
    • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. 
    • Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place. 
    • Once doubled, roll out onto a lightly floured surface.
    • Cut dough into 8 equal pieces. *We prefer to weigh the pieces on a scale so they are even.
    • Grab a piece and fold the ends under shaping into a ball. Then roll the dough into a ball.
    • Place on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining pieces.
    • Cover with a lightly damp towel.
    • Let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place or until doubled in size again.
    • Remove towel and brush with half the vegan butter across each.
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 25-35 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and brush with more vegan butter.
    • Slice in half and use however you would want buns.  

    Video

    Notes

    *Video shows how we made the buns
    *If you are oil free, you can skip the vegan butter.  Otherwise we recommend using.  If you are omitting, we do recommend that you brush with vegan milk. 
    *See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
    **Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
     
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bun | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jen

      December 05, 2022 at 11:05 am

      Can I make this with Active Dry Yeast?

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        December 06, 2022 at 2:18 pm

        Yes! It may just take a bit longer to rise. Make sure that it’s rising as stated and not just looking at the time

        Reply
    2. Marie

      April 25, 2021 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out awesome. I’m not a particularly confident baker, and previous bun recipes I’ve tried were either too dense or became so after cooling. These stayed fluffy. They got a little flat, but I prefer a larger surface area for my fillings. You guys rock.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        April 27, 2021 at 10:36 am

        So glad that you enjoyed them! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we appreciate it

        Reply
    3. Quarrygirl

      March 15, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for a straightforward vegan bun recipe for ages and this one is perfect. Nailed it on the first try. I love how simple it is. I’ve been making burgers almost every week since our first lockdown (one year ago!!!) and this is the first bun recipe that works for me. Thank you!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        April 20, 2021 at 8:44 am

        We’re so happy to hear that! Thanks for leaving a review!

        Reply
    4. Alison

      January 29, 2021 at 12:05 am

      4 stars
      These were easy to make and delicious! Mine did fall a bit flat but it could just be not enough proofing. But they baked beautifully in 20 minutes.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        January 29, 2021 at 6:09 pm

        Glad to hear you enjoyed! Thanks for the feedback

        Reply
    5. Kim

      September 30, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Made these this morning and they turned out great! I have never made buns (or bread) from scratch before. I will make these all the time now instead of buying bread at the store. I used half AP flour and half whole wheat. Delicious! Thank you.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        October 09, 2020 at 8:28 am

        So happy to hear you loved the recipe. Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review, we appreciate that a lot. Have a great week!

        Reply
    6. Jane

      July 30, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      2 stars
      The cook time was also way too long. 15 minutes at that cook time was more than enough.
      The buns also flattened out like the other commentor’s.

      Reply
    7. Jane

      July 30, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      This dough was WAY too wet. I had to use about 6 cups of flour to balance the ratios out 🙁

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        September 07, 2020 at 7:36 am

        Hi Jane. If you’d like to troubleshoot we’d be happy to have you email us. We’ve made this recipe so many times successfully as have other people. This uses our vegan everything dough recipe that uses the same amount of liquid, however there are many factors that we could trobuleshoot.

        Reply
      • Nelly

        March 17, 2021 at 2:02 pm

        5 stars
        Made this twice now, with all purpose flour and its been perfect both times. Thank you.

        Reply
        • LarishaBernard

          April 20, 2021 at 8:47 am

          So happy to hear that! Thanks for leaving a review

    8. Rosh

      May 28, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      4 stars
      Hi guys,
      I made these and they were great. On my thing was they rose and became a bit flat/wide and a bit browned (think my heat in fan oven was a bit high). Tasted amazing. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • LarishaCampbell

        June 03, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        Thanks for letting us know! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

        Reply

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