Homemade Hamburger & Hotdog Buns

Both recipes were found at about.com.

Hotdog Buns

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/2 cups wheat flour
• 1-1/2 cups white flour
• 1-1/2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2-1/4 tsp. yeast
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup warm water
• optional: Italian seasoning or other herbs

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare a batch of bread dough by hand or using your bread machine.
2. Then, divide the dough into eight equal parts, and roll each piece into a ball.
3. Place the balls on a greased cookie sheet, and pull them into 6-inch long tubes.
4. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning or your choice of herbs, if desired.
5. Cover and allow to rise 20-30 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until done.
7. Allow the buns to cool; then cut a slit in the top of each one, fill and serve.

Hamburger Buns (only difference is the shape and size of course)

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare a batch of bread dough by hand or using your bread machine.
2. Then, divide the dough into six equal parts, and roll each piece into a ball.
3. Place the balls on a greased cookie sheet, and flatten into 4-inch rounds.
4. Sprinkle tops with sesame seeds, Italian seasoning or your choice of herbs.
5. Cover and allow to rise 20-30 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until done.
7. Allow the buns to cool; then slice in half, fill and serve.