Sourdough Discard Hot Dog Buns

March 19, 2025

Total Time: 3.5–4 hours

easy

8

This is the best sourdough discard hot dog bun recipe you will find and you have to try these right away! Homemade hot dog buns are a bit of a chore, but all the work is worth it. The buns are so fluffy, soft and tasty that no store-bought version can beat them.

These juicy sourdough discardhot dog buns take some time to prepare, but are just as easy to make as any other buns. When it comes to hot dog fillings, the only limit is your imagination.

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Ingredients:

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	1 cup sourdough discard (100% hydration)
	1/2 cup warm milk
	2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
	1 tablespoons sugar
	1 1/2 teaspoons salt
	2 teaspoons instant yeast
	3 cups all-purpose flour
	1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
	1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash, optional)

Directions

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Step 1

Start making the hot dog buns by mixing the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Then let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it foams.

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Step 2

Then, in a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the sourdough, melted butter, salt, and yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour, starting at 2½ cups. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary, until the dough is smooth but slightly sticky.

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Step 3

Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth. Let the dough rise for 1.5-2 hours or until doubled in size

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Step 4

Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces.Roll each piece into a log about 5–6 inches long. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Cover them loosely with a towel and let them rise for another 45–60 minutes until puffy.

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