Hamburger Buns

Store in an airtight bag or container. Once stale, refresh in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes before serving. Freeze unbaked or baked; thaw at room temperature.

Toast buns lightly in a skillet or on a grill to add crunch and prevent sogginess from toppings.

Warm buns gently before assembling to improve texture and make them easier to handle.

Buy or make buns the day of serving for the best texture; day-old buns are more prone to staleness.

If making at home, use bread flour or all-purpose flour with vital wheat gluten for better structure.

Using buns straight from the bag without toasting—they can become soggy under burger juices.

Overbaking homemade buns, which makes them dry and dense.

Storing warm buns in a sealed bag before they cool, trapping steam and making them gummy.