Hamburger or Sandwich Buns

Soft white and rye buns for hamburgers, sandwiches, or dinner rolls.

Cemitas (Mexican Sesame Seed Sandwich Buns)

The cemita, a brioche-like bun from Puebla may well be the ultimate sandwich or hamburger bun. It has a sweet and savory flavor with a dense-yet-light crumb that can stand up to stacks and stacks of toppings without disintegrating or being overly firm.

Fast and Slow Sesame White Bread Recipe | Bread Baking

For a faster loaf of bread, the short version works. On the other hand, if you want a dough that can sit around for a long time, the long one adds more flavor. Can't argue with that.

Fast Buttery Buns Recipe | Bread Baking

Bread snob that I am, there are times when all I need is something simple. Something that can be made quickly. But even when I'm in a hurry, I'd prefer that the resulting bread isn't completely bland. Sometimes that means I'm a little more generous with flavor enhancers. Like butter! Just a little extra. Y'all.

Long Loaves Recipe | Bread Baking

I'm not going to call these French bread or baguettes, because they are neither. What they are, though, is good. My secret weapon, semolina flour, adds a richness to the bread that I love. These are softer loaves. Still substantial, but also a bit airy. They're perfect for sandwiches—soft enough to bite into without breaking teeth or gouging the roof of your mouth with sharp crusty shards, but hearty enough to stand up to whatever fillings you choose.

The Spotted Pig's Hamburger Buns

Note: These buns are great for any burger, but go best with our recipe for The Spotted Pig's Chargrilled Burger.

Overnight Buns

These were baked on a half-sheet pan, so they snuggled together during rising and baking. If you prefer buns that remain separate instead of the pull-apart kind, you'll need two baking sheets.

'Pizza' Bread

These soft, olive oil-y buns are scented with tomato and oregano and coated with parmesan cheese. Tear into them to get at the oozy core of melted provolone.

The Italian Baker's Semelle Rolls

Semelle are little rolls from Florence where the dough is used to make several different buns including some that require special cutters. This recipe from The Italian Baker is astonishingly easy (you don't need the special cutters) and the results are pretty darned good.

Cherry Almond Buns

Filled with almonds and cherries, these sweet yeasted breakfast buns make a nice alternative to the traditional cinnamon-raisin.