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Sourdough Discard Hotdog Buns- Quick Method

These homemade sourdough hot dog buns are soft, fluffy, and easy to make from scratch. A simple recipe that uses discard or active starter and creates perfect buns for cookouts, weeknight dinners, and freezer prep. This recipe is the QUICK method.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rise Time 3 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup sourdough discard
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 2½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 3½-4 cup flour

Egg Wash (optional)

  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp water

Instructions

Mix the Dough

  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the water, sourdough discard, honey, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the 3 1/2 cups flour, salt and instant yeast. Mix on low speed (or by hand) until a soft, slightly tacky dough forms and no dry flour remains.
  • Knead for 3 minutes and then decide if the dough seems too sticky. If so, add the additional 1/2 cup of flour. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth and elastic. (about 3-5 more minutes) 

Rise

  • Remove the dough and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover it and let it double in size. 

Shape the Hot Dog Buns

  • Once the dough has doubles, punch the dough down and turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 8–10 equal pieces, depending on your preferred bun size.
  • Shape each piece into a log by gently rolling it under your palms. Place shaped buns onto a parchment-lines or non-stick baking sheet, leaving space between each one so that the dough can rise.

Final Rise

  • Cover the buns loosely and let rise for 1–2 hours, or until they have almost doubled in size and look puffy.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • If using egg wash, whisk together the egg yolk and water and gently brush over the tops of the buns.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the buns are lightly golden and baked through.

Cool and Serve

  • Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. For extra softness, brush the tops with melted butter while still warm.
  • Slice once cooled and serve with hot dogs, sausages, or sandwich fillings.