Classic hamburger buns

Ingredients:

• 4 cups premium flour
• 1 and 1/4 cups warm water
• 1 large egg at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• One packet (7 g) of fast-acting yeast (2 and 1/4 tsp)
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, optional
• Special equipment: stand mixer with dough hook

Preparation:

1. Combine the flour, water, egg, sugar, butter, yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Mix until the dough is smooth and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a larger bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until the dough has almost doubled in size, about 1 hour.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, approximately 100 grams each, and shape each into a neat ball. Place the balls evenly spaced on the baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Carefully remove the plastic wrap from the buns and brush each with egg white. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Transfer the buns to a wire rack and let cool completely.