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    Home » Recipes » Sides & Appetizers

    Gluten Free Burger Buns (Quick, Easy)

    Published: May 24, 2019 by Stephanie 25 Comments

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    Gluten Free Burger Buns

    These Gluten Free Burger Buns are super quick to prepare, light and perfect for all your sandwich needs. A one bowl recipe ready in under 30 minutes. Gluten Free, Easy.Gluten Free Burger Buns in a white bowl

     

    Burger buns which are so simple to prepare, great for all your veggie burgers & even tasty for breakfast sandwiches. Now what more can you ask for! 😉

    And one of my other favorite ways to serve these besides veggie burgers is topped with a fried egg, swiss cheese and avocado....

    Omgosh....  so good. We pretty much eat this for weekend brunch on a regular basis.

    Plus since the store bought brands of gluten free buns are usually pretty pricey & lack the flavor I was searching for…..

    Hence I knew it was time to create my own burger buns.

    But I must tell ya it took me four or five attempts 😆 to get these right…

    And even though the hubby enjoyed eating all the less then perfect ones I wanted to be sure they’d be share worthy before posting to the blog.

     Tips to achieve the BEST BURGER BUNS…..

    • Take your eggs out of the fridge prior to starting since you’ll get better results with room temperature eggs
    • If you forget you can always put them in a bowl of warm water to bring to room temperature
    • Make sure to measure the flour correctly...
    • Too little or too much will change how the buns turn out
    • And very important that you let the milk, olive oil and salt just come to a rolling boil
    • Don't BOIL it, so you need to watch this process very carefully as it doesn't take long
    • If the mixture does seem a little too dry you can always add a few drops of water a little at at time
    • Follow the recipe directions EXACTLY for optimal results
    • The dough should be slightly sticky but not runny

     

    Gluten Free Burger Buns in pan prior to cooking

     

    Tools to help you make these Gluten Free Burger Buns:

    Burger Bun Pan- I highly recommended this pan. I can't say enough good things about it. I've made sooo many buns in this pan and it makes the process much easier.

    Plus it also helps the buns hold their shape... I tried various other methods like egg rings, etc....

    But this pan just made the whole process stress free.

     

    Gluten Free Burger Bun sitting on top of pan

     

    How to store these Gluten Free Burger Buns:

    You can keep them in the fridge in a zip lock bag or freeze them for longer storage.

    Personally I like to freeze them in a large sealed bag and just pull them out when needed.

     

    Gluten Free Burger Buns after cooking in pan

     

    Other recipes to try with BURGER BUNS….

    Classic Honey Mustard Coleslaw– which is great topped on a burger

    Lemon Dill Potato Salad – a favorite on the blog

    Crispy Oven Baked Gluten Free Onion Rings – hubby’s favorite 🙂

    Best Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries – for the nights you wanna go a little healthier

     

    Veggie Burger topped with lettuce, tomato on a gluten free burger bun

     

    AND IF YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE PLEASE BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW…..

    I’d love to hear if you make this & how you like it. Plus please be sure to include a star ⭐ rating.

     

    Veggie Burger on Gluten Free burger bun

     

    Updated- originally posted June 2018

     

     

    Until next time- xoxo

     

    Stephanie

     

     

     

     

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    5 from 13 votes

    Gluten Free Burger Buns

    These burger buns come together in twenty minutes with only a few easy ingredients. Great to hold your favorite burger or even breakfast sandwich.
    Course Appetizer/Side
    Cuisine American, Gluten Free
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 6 buns
    Calories 265kcal
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tapioca flour
    • ½ cup half & half cream*
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ½ tsp. salt

    optional topping for buns

    • 1 egg white
    • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Put tapioca flour in large mixing bowl and set aside.
    • Meanwhile heat half & half cream, olive oil and salt in small sauce pan just till it reaches boiling.
    • Pour into bowl with flour and mix with hand mixer until thoroughly combined. Will be a little dry at this point.
    • Add eggs and beat again.
    • Then add shredded cheese and mix until everything is thoroughly incorporated.
    • Using an ice cream scoop divide the mixture evenly into 6 buns and put in bun pan.
    • Bake in preheated oven 10 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and brush with beaten frothy egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    • Return to oven and bake 8- 10 more minutes till lightly browned on top.
    • Allow to cool and can serve immediately, store in covered container in fridge or can freeze for later use.

    Notes

     
    Can use whole milk instead of half & half cream
    Can use monterey jack cheese in place of mozzarella cheese. 
    See recipe notes in post for more tips
     
     
     
     
    *Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bun | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.2g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Ali

      July 14, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      I made these without cheese, they turned out hallow! (Still good, but more for a soup bowl!)
      Could that have been because of the cheese elimination or did I do something else wrong?

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        July 14, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        Hi Ali, that's possible, but I haven't tested this recipe without the cheese. Did you follow the directions exactly and the tips provided in the post?

        Reply
    2. Amber

      July 12, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      Is there a way to make these without cheese? I am gluten free and lactose intolerant so finding a recipe that works for both is difficult. Thanks

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        July 12, 2020 at 4:00 pm

        I can't say for sure since I haven't tested the recipe without cheese. You could always try substituting with a dairy free cheese. Let me know if you give it a try!

        Reply
    3. Nancy

      June 19, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      Mine caved in any reason why?

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        June 20, 2020 at 8:25 am

        Hi Nancy, there can be various factors as to Why they caved in. Did you follow all the recipe tips in the post? What was the consistency of the dough when you baked them? I've actually had that happen before as well, but they still tasted delicious.. Let me know if I can help you troubleshoot further.

        Reply
    4. Amy

      April 08, 2020 at 10:28 am

      This recipe has made me so happy. Using it as regular bread for sandwiches since I can’t find a grain and nut free recipe that doesn’t taste miserable. I didn’t have a bun pan so I molded some heavy duty foil – worked awesome! Making more today to use for egg sandwiches 🙂 Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        April 08, 2020 at 10:49 am

        Yay! ❤️ You’re welcome and Thanks for the tip about using foil for those that don’t have a pan.

        Reply
    5. Donna

      January 22, 2020 at 12:46 am

      I have a dairy allergy, can the cheese be eliminated or substituted?

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        January 22, 2020 at 2:36 pm

        Hi Donna, I haven't personally tested it without the cheese so I can't say for sure. You could either substitute it with a dairy free cheese or try leaving it out all together. Let me know if you try it and how it works out for you.

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      May 24, 2019 at 9:07 pm

      Yay, I can have a hamburgers this summer with GF buns! Thank you for sharing this! If there's one thing I miss going GF is big juicy burger in a bun! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Natalie

      May 24, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      These buns look perfect. And I love that they are gluten free. Lately I avoid eating grains as much as I can because of the gluten (seams it hurts my tummy) so regular buns are unfortunately taken off my food list. This recipe came just in the right time. I have unused tapioca flour. Can't wait to make these cuties for breakfast.

      Reply
    8. Mary

      May 24, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      I love how easy these are! Now I can make delicious buns for my gluten-avoiding friends!

      Reply
    9. Jemma

      May 24, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      What a great option for people with gluten allergies. They look so fluffy inside too!

      Reply
    10. Emily

      May 24, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      This is perfect, a gluten-free option for burgers instead of just wrapping in lettuce! Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Tawnie Kroll

      May 24, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      I love how easy and flavorful these were - family approved! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Stephanie Simmons

      June 06, 2018 at 1:43 am

      This recipe is SO helpful! I like to eat gluten free and buying gluten free bread can be so expensive!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        June 06, 2018 at 1:34 pm

        I hope this recipe helps you Stephanie! It's definitely hard to find good gluten free bread that isn't super expensive but these are so much more economical to make and REALLY good!

        Reply
    13. Christine

      June 06, 2018 at 1:42 am

      These buns sound easy enough and homemade is always best!

      Reply
    14. Shanika

      June 06, 2018 at 1:31 am

      I love making burgers and there's no better to make them than with your own homemade burger bun! This looks so good! I'm saving this for later!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        June 06, 2018 at 1:32 pm

        Thanks Shanika! And they really are super EASY to make 🙂

        Reply
    15. Lisa Huff

      June 06, 2018 at 12:20 am

      Can't wait to try! Would never have guessed these rolls were gluten free!

      Reply
    16. Cindy Gordon

      June 06, 2018 at 12:11 am

      So super excited about this recipe! It is so hard to find good gluten free buns, I am so happy to be able to make mine own at home!

      Reply
      • Stephanie

        June 06, 2018 at 1:30 pm

        Yes Cindy it definitely is hard to find good GF buns. My whole motivation for this recipe. Hope you Enjoy them 🙂

        Reply
    17. Liz

      June 05, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      I've never thought about making homemade buns but I bet these are delicious! Can't wait to try!

      Reply

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