Hamburger rolls
Hamburger rolls are soft, golden bread buns enriched with milk, butter and egg, then finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. The Thermomix TM7 weighs every ingredient directly into the bowl and kneads the baker's flour dough to a silky, elastic consistency, so you get bakery-quality buns for burgers with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Hamburger rolls made in the Thermomix TM7 are the secret weapon behind every great homemade burger night. This recipe turns simple pantry staples — baker's flour, milk, water, butter, dried instant yeast, a pinch of sugar and one egg — into golden, cloud-soft buns with a tender crumb and a glossy sesame-seed top. Searching for easy recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers. The TM7 weighs the flour and liquids directly into the mixing bowl, then kneads the dough automatically to that silky, elastic stage that is so hard to achieve by hand. While the dough rises, you can prep the patties and toppings. These buns are sturdy enough for juicy burgers yet soft enough for the kids at a weekend barbecue, and they freeze beautifully for meal prep. Whether it is a summer cookout or a quick weeknight dinner, freshly baked hamburger rolls instantly upgrade any burger from ordinary to memorable.
Preparation tips
- Tip 1: Let the shaped rolls prove on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, spaced well apart, so they double in size without touching. Brush them gently with beaten egg just before baking to help the sesame seeds stick and give a glossy, bakery-style finish.
- Tip 2: For an extra-soft crumb, knead the baker's flour dough until it passes the windowpane test — stretch a small piece thinly without it tearing. If it tears quickly, knead a little longer before leaving the dough to rise in a warm, draught-free spot.
- Tip 3: Baked rolls keep for two days in a sealed bread bag. Slice and freeze any extras, then toast frozen halves straight from the freezer — ideal for spontaneous burger nights. You can also swap the milk for plant-based drink if someone is lactose intolerant.
Recipe variations
- Variation 1: Brioche-style burger buns — increase the butter and add an extra egg yolk to the dough for a richer, more golden crumb. Brush generously with egg and press a mixture of sesame seeds and poppy seeds on top before baking for a bakery-luxury look.
- Variation 2: Festive mini rolls — divide the same dough into twelve small balls instead of larger buns and serve them at a barbecue or children's party with sliders. Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the egg wash for a subtle warm colour and flavour.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Accurate weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the baker's flour and milk to the gram for consistent dough. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Energetic kneading - The TM7 kneads the burger dough with baker's flour into a smooth, elastic ball without hand work. [Kneading]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix warms the milk and melts the butter evenly without scalding. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Quick mixing - The Thermomix combines yeast, sugar and water into an evenly activated mixture within seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Simple finishing - The TM7 whisks the egg quickly in the mixing bowl for a glossy egg wash before the sesame seeds go on. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- milk
- water
- unsalted butter
- dried instant yeast
- sugar
- baker's flour
- salt
- egg
- sesame seeds