This fluffy soft homemade gluten free hot dog buns recipe makes the perfect buns for all of your gluten free hot dogs! Load them up with hot dogs and toppings! You will love this easy recipe if you want the perfect buns.
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You are going to love this new gluten free hot dog buns recipe!! Hot dogs are an American classic and now you can make the best buns for them! They hold up well to adding lots of toppings too!
Use this awesome gluten free buns dough to make Gluten Free Hamburger Buns too! I have so many easy gluten free bread recipes to try. I can't wait to hear which ones you make!
Why These Hot Dog Buns Are Great:
- They are so fluffy like classic hot dog buns. If you use one of the two recommended gluten free flour blends below, your buns will have the perfect hot dog bun texture!
- You can freeze these gluten free hot dog buns so that you always have buns on hand for making hot dogs.
- I share simple step-by-step directions so you can make this recipe successfully the first time.
- I know many of you are intimated by gluten free baking, especially with yeast. I will share all of my tips and tricks so that you can make this easy recipe.
- You can find the ingredients to make this recipe at most grocery stores.
Ingredient Notes:
- Gluten Free Flour Blend - This is the single most important decision you will make when baking gluten free. I highly recommend Authentic Foods Steve's GF Bread Blend for this recipe. A close second would be Cup4Cup. These two blends are really good for bread and roll baking. These flour blends rise the best. This means your hot dog buns will have the perfect texture.
- Xanthan Gum - If your blend doesn't contain xanthan gum, psyllium husk, or guar gum, you will need to add one teaspoon as a binder.
- Active Dry Yeast - Be sure the yeast you choose is gluten free. One variety, Red Star Platinum, is NOT gluten free!
- Eggs - Use size large.
- Sugar - This is for activating the yeast. You can also use honey.
- Butter - Use unsalted butter.
How To Make Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns:
Preheat your oven to 200º F and then turn the oven off. Be sure your oven rack is in the middle position.
Step 1: In a small bowl, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Be sure your water temperature is around 110º F and not much hotter, or your yeast can die. Let the yeast mixture sit for 5 minutes until it is bubbly and frothy.
Step 2: Add the yeast mixture and the rest of the wet ingredients to the bowl of a standing mixer. Use either a paddle attachment or dough hook.
Step 3: Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed. Gradually increase the speed until your dough is formed. If you are using Authentic Foods Steve's GF Bread Blend, you will find you have a nice workable dough.
Cup4Cup tends to be a softer dough; you will need to dust your work surface with extra gluten-free flour if you use this blend.
Step 4: You only will get one good rise, so you must shape your dough before rising it! Break off pieces of dough and shape them into long 2-inch wide logs for hot dog rolls. Place the buns on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Step 5: Cover the buns loosely with plastic wrap and place them into the warm oven to rise. Allow the buns to rise for 45 minutes or until they double in size.
Step 6: Remove the buns from the oven and remove the plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 400º F.
Step 7: Whisk an egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash onto each bun. Do not press hard. This will help your buns get that nice golden brown color.
Step 8: Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until they finish baking. Note the actual baking time will vary depending on the size of buns you make. Cool on a wire rack.
Pro Tips and Recipe FAQ:
Tips for rising dough:
Turn your oven on to 200º F. Turn it off keeping the door closed. Place the baking tray with the hot dog buns into the oven. I always rise my dough in a warm oven. Let the buns rise until they double in size, about 45 minutes.
If your yeast didn't get bubbly, either your water was too hot, or your yeast expired.
If your dough didn't rise, it might have been too cold or hot where you were rising your dough. Some gluten free flour blends do not rise well due to their high starch content. Some brands like King Arthur Measure for Measure and Bob's Red Mill 1:1 state on their bag that their blends are not good with yeast recipes. Also, check the expiration date of your yeast.
Store your gluten free hot dog buns in an airtight container. They will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You will need to soften them by microwaving them for 15 seconds. You can also freeze them in a freezer bag.
More Gluten Free Bread Recipes:
- Gluten Free Bread Machine Bread
- Easy Gluten Free Garlic Knots
- Soft and Fluffy Gluten Free Yeast Rolls
- Gluten Free Breadsticks
Recipe
Easy Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free flour blend * see note
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast * see note
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups warm water * see note
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200º F and then turn the oven off. Be sure your oven rack is in the middle position.
- In a small bowl, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Be sure your water temperature is around 110º F and not much hotter. Let the yeast mixture sit for 5 minutes until it is bubbly and frothy.
- Add the yeast mixture and the rest of the wet ingredients to the bowl of a standing mixer. Use either a paddle attachment or dough hook.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed. Gradually increase the speed until your dough is formed.
- Note: Cup4Cup tends to be a softer dough; you will need to dust your work surface with extra gluten-free flour if you use this blend.
- With wet hands, shape each into a ball, then press down slightly so they resemble hot dog bun shapes. Place onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Cover the gf buns loosely with plastic wrap and place them into the warm oven to rise. Allow the buns to rise for 45 minutes or until they double in size.
- Remove the buns from the oven and remove the plastic wrap. Preheat the oven to 400º F.
- Whisk an egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg wash onto each bun. Do not press hard. This will help your buns get that nice golden brown color.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until they finish baking. Note the actual baking time will vary depending on the size of buns you make. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- I highly recommend using Authentic Foods Steve's GF Bread Blend for this recipe. It is the best blend for yeast bread recipes. My second choice is to use Cup4Cup.
- Xanthan Gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add one teaspoon.
- Yeast - double check the brand you use is gluten free. Red Star Platinum is NOT gluten free!
- These buns will keep fresh for up to four days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It is best to store them in the freezer and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
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