Hot dog rolls
Soft hot dog rolls made with baker's flour, milk, butter and egg, kneaded to fluffy perfection in the Thermomix. The TM7 warms the milk gently, mixes the dough and kneads it hands-free, giving light, pillowy buns ideal for barbecues, children's parties or a quick family dinner. Freshly baked, golden and slightly sweet, they beat shop-bought rolls every time.
About this recipe
Hot dog rolls are the unsung heroes of every barbecue, birthday party and cosy family evening, and this recipe lets the Thermomix TM7 do the heavy lifting. Instead of kneading sticky baker's flour dough by hand for a quarter of an hour, the all-in-one kitchen machine warms the milk gently, blends in the butter, caster sugar, yeast and egg, then kneads everything into a smooth, elastic ball while you grease the tray. The result is wonderfully soft rolls with a tender crumb and a lightly golden shine, far better than anything wrapped in plastic from the supermarket. Searching for hot dog rolls recipes for your next cookout or children's party? This dough is forgiving, quick to shape and reliable even for baking novices. Because the TM7 weighs every ingredient directly into the bowl, there is no pile of measuring cups to wash afterwards. Serve them warm with grilled sausages, fried onions and mustard, or split and fill them with cheese for a simple lunchbox treat.
Preparation tips
- Warm the milk until it feels like lukewarm bath water before adding the dried instant yeast; too much heat kills the yeast and the hot dog rolls will stay flat rather than rising into soft, pillowy buns.
- Shape the dough into evenly sized balls and leave plenty of space between them on the baking tray so they rise upwards and touch gently, creating that classic soft-sided pull-apart look everyone loves at barbecues.
- Brush the shaped rolls with a little beaten egg before baking for a glossy, bakery-style finish, and swap the caster sugar for honey if you prefer a subtler sweetness that children also enjoy.
- Store leftover hot dog rolls in a sealed bag and refresh them briefly in a warm oven before serving; they also freeze beautifully so you always have homemade rolls ready for spontaneous sausage evenings.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with a lactose-free or oat alternative and use plant-based margarine instead of unsalted butter. The dough still kneads beautifully in the TM7 and the hot dog rolls remain soft and golden for lactose-intolerant guests.
- Festive party version: divide the dough into smaller mini rolls for a children's birthday buffet, or sprinkle the tops with sesame seeds or grated cheese before baking for extra flavour and a cheerful look at your next barbecue.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The TM7 built-in scale weighs the baker's flour and caster sugar directly into the bowl, saving washing-up. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Gentle warming - Heating the milk in the Thermomix gives the dried instant yeast the ideal warmth for a strong rise. [Temperature control]. [Precision Control]
- Effortless kneading - The kneading function works the butter-enriched dough into a smooth, elastic ball hands-free. [Hands-free]. [Hands-Free]
- Even blending - Mixing combines the egg, milk and salt into a uniform dough base in seconds without lumps. [Time savings]. [Time Savings]
- Guided baking - Cookidoo guides you step by step from kneading to shaping these hot dog rolls with confidence. [Guided cooking]. [Guided Cooking]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- baker's flour
- salt
- caster sugar
- dried instant yeast
- milk
- egg