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Hamburger bun

Soft, round, slightly sweet enriched roll split for burgers; often topped with sesame seeds or made with brioche.

Also called: burger bun, burger buns, soft roll, bap, brioche bun

A kind of bread

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What it is

Hamburger buns are soft white rolls enriched with milk, sugar and fat (and egg in brioche buns) so they squash rather than crack around a burger. They are wider and flatter than a dinner roll. Sesame-topped and potato buns are common variations; a British bap is a similar soft roll.

How it’s used

  • Burgers and veggie burgers
  • Pulled pork and chicken sandwiches
  • Sloppy joes
  • Breakfast sandwiches

Characteristics

Texture
Soft, light and squashy.
When cooked
Toast the cut faces in a dry pan or under a grill so they don't go soggy.
Sold as
fresh, frozen
Cooking uses
Usually eaten raw, Suitable for grilling

Storage

At room temperature. Keep in the bag at room temperature for a few days or freeze.

Diet, allergens and safety

Contains Wheat, Gluten. May contain Milk, Eggs, Sesame, Soy — check the label.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free (check label)
  • Egg-free (check label)
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free (check label)
  • Caffeine-free
  • Contains wheat and gluten; unsuitable for people with coeliac disease or a wheat allergy.
  • Often contains milk, egg, sesame or soy.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
279 kcal
Protein
9.77 g
Carbohydrate
50.12 g
Fat
3.91 g
Fibre
1.8 g
Sugars
7.28 g

USDA FoodData Central: Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain.

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