Tired of your hot dog bun falling apart?? You're going to LOVE these soft and easy-to-make gluten free hot dog buns that hold together!
If you're gluten free, you understand what it's like to try to eat a hot dog or hamburger without a fork. The struggle is real my friend! Why do all gluten free things have to fall apart???
Well, they don't! If you're tired of dry, crumbly, and sub-par hamburger buns or hot dog buns, then you're going to love this recipe for gluten free hot dog buns!
I have spent the past 8 years perfecting gluten free bread, rolls, and buns. I tweaked my hamburger bun recipe slightly to make a light and fluffy hot dog bun that holds together through the last bite.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE HAMBURGER BUNS?
This recipe is pretty simple. The most important ingredient is the gluten free flour you'll use, and I strongly suggest using gfJules because it performs SO well in this recipe! It is my go-to for all yeast breads/rolls, because it gives a higher rise and a light and fluffy texture. You can find it on gfJules.com or on Amazon.
Here's what you'll need:
- gluten free flour see above
- yeast be sure it's gluten free! I prefer instant yeast for a quicker rise
- sugar
- salt
- powdered milk you can leave this out if you're dairy free
- oil use a neutral-tasting oil like avocado or canola
- egg
- water use water that is just warmer than room temp. if your water is too cool, it won't activate the yeast and your rolls won't rise as well (or will take longer). Water too hot will kill the yeast and inhibit rise as well
HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE HOT DOG BUNS
You'll be surprised at how easy these are to make! Here are the steps:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix.
Shape into buns.
Rise, and bake.
I bought a mini baguette pan from Amazon which is the perfect size for hot dog buns and made the prettiest buns! Absolutely worth the purchase price in my opinion. You can see the difference the pan made in the picture below.
This recipe makes 6 gluten free hot dog buns, but the pan only holds 4 so I'll be purchasing another one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What gluten free flour should I use to make gluten free hot dog buns?
I strongly suggest using gfJules because it performs SO well in this recipe! It is my go-to for all yeast breads/rolls, because it gives a higher rise and a light and fluffy texture. You can find it on gfJules.com or on Amazon.
Can I use an egg substitute?
I haven't tried yet, if you do, please come back and comment to let everyone know how it worked! Your feedback is so appreciated.
Can I make this recipe dairy free?
Yep! Just leave out the powdered milk and brush the buns with a dairy free butter.
Which hot dogs are gluten free?
Most hot dogs are gluten free. Check out this list of gluten free hot dog brands for more info!
These hot dog buns are great for BBQs and other get-togethers, so be sure to save this recipe along with my gluten free hamburger buns for later!
Looking for more gluten free recipes great that are great for parties? Check out my gluten free rice krispie treats, or the best vegan queso from my friend Allergy Awesomeness.
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Gluten Free Hot Dog Buns
Tired of your hot dog bun falling apart?? You're going to LOVE these soft and easy-to-make gluten free hot dog buns that hold together!
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten free flour (I used gfJules, see notes)
- 1 Tablespoon gluten free yeast
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup instant powdered milk (omit if dairy free)
- ¼ cup oil (I used avocado)
- 1 egg, room temp
- 1 ¼ cups water, just warmer than room temp
Instructions
- Measure gluten free flour by stirring, scooping into a measuring cup, and leveling off.
- Combine all ingredients in bowl of stand mixer (you can use hand mixer if needed) and mix with paddle attachment on low until combined, then on medium-low for 1 full minute.
- Lightly coat your work space with oil and turn dough out, then roll to coat the dough with oil.
- Divide into 6 equal pieces and roll each into a hot dog bun shape.
- Place the shaped dough into a hot dog bun pan, or a few inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes until double in size. I use the rapid proof option on my oven.
- Brush with melted butter if you want (this will help with browning) and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until starting to brown and done all the way through. Note that they won't brown much.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Like all freshly baked breads, these hot dog buns are best served fresh! You can store leftovers in a sealed plastic bag on the counter for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for longer. When you're ready to eat, just microwave for a bit to thaw/soften.
Notes
- Always measure gluten free flour by stirring, scooping into a measuring cup, and leveling off.
- I use, and highly recommend, gfJules gluten free flour for this recipe because it always yields the best results. If you're looking for other options, you can try Namaste, Better Batter or Cup4Cup but be advised that the texture won't be the same.
- To make this recipe dairy free, omit the instant powdered milk.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 389mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 10g
Starla says
I don’t know much about baking and food science, so can I ask, why powdered milk over actual milk? Is it a consistency thing?
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Great question! The enzymes in milk can interfere with the yeast, so if using milk you either need to scald it, or just use powdered milk. Adding powdered milk is easier, so that's what I always do.
Deborah Moran says
Thanks for this explanation. I was wondering the same thing and now I've learned something!
Jenny says
Help... I used everything exactly as you and mine turned out heavy... not light and fluffy like tires seem to be.
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Hi Jenny, so sorry! What flour did you use? gfJules yields the fluffiest results for sure, and that's what I used in the featured photos. Make sure you use enough water so the dough is super sticky (think thick banana bread batter) and use fresh yeast, plus allow plenty of rise time and cover loosely when rising. Hope that helps!
Victoria Dillon says
Do you add the oil to the mix (as you say combine all ingredients) or is the oil quality just for putting on the work surface ? As mine doesn’t come out as a dough more like a thick batter
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
The 1/4 cup oil is added with all the other ingredients. I use additional oil when shaping them as well. All gluten free yeast doughs should be more like a thick batter because they will soak up more moisture as they bake.
Catherine says
I had the same issue! Could never 'roll' out the dough as directed
I imagine if I used mini loaf pans the results might have been different, but I just got a thick sludge that made pita-like flatbreads. Great taste and texture, but nothing like a hot dog bun.
Sarah says
Do you think that I can use this recipe to make hamburger buns as well as hot dog buns?
I've seen a lot of recipes lately and none of them seem as easy as this one and I have all the ingredients on hand.
New this week to gluten free eating (my young daughter is gluten sensitive). Happy to have found your site.
Regards, Sarah
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Yes you can!
Mary says
Unable to print to a PDF without the annoying "never miss a recipe" popup
Leslie says
I see that GF Jules has corn starch. Is there another GF flour that will work equally as well without the corn ingredients? I’m corn intolerant.
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Better Batter is corn free and works well also 🙂
Olivia says
Hi, the photos look amazing.. I know you recommend gfjules, but I only have "namaste organic perfect blend GF flour". Would this work? I have never, ever made recipes before with GF flour so I am obviously very new to this! Thank you
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Namaste typically works pretty well with yeast breads, although gfJules is definitely my fav and will yield the fluffiest results. That being said, if you decide to try with Namaste, start with 1/4-1/2 cup less flour.
Chris says
I have Bobs Red Mill All Purpose Baking flour as well as 1 to 1 baking flour of the same brand. Any recommendations on which to use?
Chris says
Ok so I made them with the first option of the flour and they came out amazing!
Lisa H says
Thank you Chris, you answered my question exactly! Those are the only two flours I have. I will be trying these today.
Lisa
Stacia says
@Chris, Did you add xanthan gum?
Lisa H says
Why is there so much yeast? I’m new to bread making but most recipes if made so far only have 1 to 2 teaspoons of yeast. A whole tablespoon seems like a lot.
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
That is the amount that I have found works best 🙂
Jean Ann says
I absolutely love the texture of these, but the flavor is a little bland. Would it hurt the outcome to add a little more salt and/or sugar?
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
You could add a little more if you like. If you add too much salt it might affect the rise, so I would recommend only adding a little.
Xelriel says
I notice it says to use "Yeast" But are we talking Dry or Instant O_o?
Celeste Noland says
I use instant, but you can also use active dry yeast. Just be sure it's gluten-free 🙂
Xelriel says
@Celeste Noland, Thaaaank you very much. Wait... IS one better than the other for this specific recipe?
Celeste Noland says
Either one will work. Instant will rise faster, that is the difference.
Davd says
You include an option for dairy-free, why not egg-free?
Celeste Noland says
Bob's Red Mill egg replacer works great.
Jean says
I made the recipe without dried milk. The dough is REALLY sticky. It was hard to shape. Is it suppose to be sticky? It was hard to handle. I used a different gluten free flour. My grocery store doesn't stock the flour listed.
Celeste Noland says
The dough is supposed to be sticky, but once you coat it in gf flour then it should be pretty easy to work with. The flour you use can really make a difference, so I recommend purchasing the gfJules online for your next batch, or using my homemade flour blend.
Cheryl says
Well clearly something went wrong for me….dense and not anything like a hot dog bun :9
Celeste Noland says
Happy to help you troubleshoot. Can you tell me what flour you used?
David says
$10/lb for gluten free flour is insane! Is this the only gf flour that works with these rolls?
Celeste Noland says
It's a specialty blend that very closely replicates wheat flour so the price tag is a bit higher. My homemade blend also works well for this recipe, which you can find here: https://thereislifeafterwheat.com/2014/10/gluten-free-flour-mix/