Brooke Ervin’s Hot Dog Bun Recipe

Jul 13, 2025July 13, 20250 18
These are homemade Hot Dog Bun are pillowy soft, best in taste and better than bought from bakeries
in Baking, Dinner

Prep Time

15 mins (plus 1 hr rise)

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

1 hr 35 mins

Servings

8 buns

Rating

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Ingredients (US & Metric)

¾ cup warm water (175ml)
2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (25g)
2½ cups all-purpose flour (300g)
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (30g)
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Nutrition Facts (Per Bun)

Calories:
180
Carbs:
28g
Protein:
5g
Fat:
5g
Sugar:
2g

Kitchen Tools Needed

Mixing bowl
For dough mixing
Measuring spoons & cups
For accurate ingredients measuring
Dough scraper
Optional but helpful
Baking sheet
Lined with parchment
Sharp knife
To score or divide dough
Pastry brush
For egg wash

Pro Tips , Storage & Reheating

Better Dough Rise
For better dough rise you need to let it in the oven with turning on the light for a cozy warm temperature.
Golden Color
For beautiful golden color on the top don’t forget to apply egg wash on the top.
Sweetness
If you want a slight sweetness then add 1 tsp honey (kids love it).
Room Temp
You can store buns for up to 2 days in airtight container at room temperature.
Fridge
In fridge you can store these buns for up to 4–5 days wrapped
Freezer
You can freeze the buns for up to 2 months (wrap individually in foil)
To Reheat
You need to reheat the bun for just 10 seconds in the microwave or 5 mins in a warm oven

Variations & Substitutions

Whole Wheat Version
For whole wheat version you need to use 1 cup whole wheat + 1½ cups all-purpose flour.
Vegan Swap
You can even use plant-based milk or butter if you don’t want to use the egg wash.
Stuffed Buns
To make stuffed buns you can add cheese or shredded chicken before rolling.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe History & Origins of This Dish Who knew that these soft, buttery, in-taste, and fresh modern hot dog buns would gain popularity in the early...

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Activate Yeast: In first step take a bowl add warm water (warm like bathwater not too hot.), sugar and yeast in the bowl then let it sit until it gets foamy. It will take almost 10 minutes.
2.Form the Dough: In second step take flour, softened butter and salt then mix these all until a shaggy dough forms.
3.Knead: In third step you need to knead the dough by hands or mixer for about 10 minutes or until the dough gets smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky then add some extra flour according to the scenario.
4.First Rise: In fourth step you need to apply grease the bowl with butter or oil and place the dough in it then cover it with towel and let it rise in a little warm place for an hour.
5.Shape the Buns: In fifth step you need to make 8 pieces of the dough then roll each piece in a log shape then place these pieces on parchment-lined baking sheet.
6.Second Rise: In sixth step you need to cover the pieces and let them rest for 30 minutes or until they get puffy.
7.Bake: In seventh step you need to brush the tops with beaten egg before baking and then bake them at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes or until they get golden brown.
8.Cool & Serve: In eighth step you need to let the fresh baked bun to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or freeze for later use.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • These are much better in terms of softness, freshness, and buttery taste.
  • These are Kid-friendly & freezer-ready. Also, these are perfect for lunchboxes or BBQs
  • These buns are a Budget win with no preservatives, just pantry staples

History & Origins of This Dish

Who knew that these soft, buttery, in-taste, and fresh modern hot dog buns would gain popularity in the early 1900s at street carts across the USA? These buttery buns earned the name Brooke Ervin Hot Dog Bun when a passionate home baker from the Midwest shared her ultra-soft and forgiving recipe, which can be easily and every day from scratch, even Gen Z moms can bake them.

The recipe and the process of Brooke is very simple, even though she skipped weird ingredients, and as a result, even picky eaters started loving it. In simple words, I would love to say that these are not just buns, these are a warm hug in the form of bread. So, I’m going to share the authentic Brooke Ervin Hot Dog Bun Recipe with the readers of LivingSwag.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I make these without a mixer?
Yes, you can, and for this, just knead the dough by hand until smooth.

Q: Can I make slider buns instead?
Absolutely, and for making slider buns, you just need to divide the pieces into 12-14 smaller balls, and it will also reduce baking time.Q: Are these buns sweet or savory?
These buns are sweet with a buttery flavor. Perfect for all ages, and you can even add some honey for twisted sweetness.

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