Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (2024)

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I don’t have girls, so I can’t say for sure if they react the same way over food, but when my four little boys spotted theseHotdogs in ‘Real’Buns, there was quite a commotion. After reassuring them that they could eat them, they proceeded to do a little happy dance followed by a round of high fives. Food + Boys = Happiness.

It isn’t very often that we indulge in Hotdogs, so this Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe was an extra special treat for my kids. Theywere so proud that their hotdogs looked like the ones their friends had at the BBQ. Sometimes when you have Allergies or a Special Diet, it’s the little things that make you happy. Just seeing the sweet smiles on their faces makes me happy.

I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe as much as my boys did… The buns come out soft & light & delicious! Don’t worryVegan Friends,thisrecipe is Vegan & will work withyour Veggie Dogs or whatever you want to put between those buns. =)

I also have a Gluten Free New England Style Bun Recipe if youwant that type of bun instead. That type of bun uses a special pan & makes a more square shaped bun.

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Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe

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  • Author: A Little Insanity - Erika
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 Buns 1x
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: Gluten Free
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Description

This Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe is Soft & Delicious! Perfect for your next BBQ!

Ingredients

Scale

WET INGREDIENTS:

DRY INGREDIENTS:

ADD LAST INGREDIENTS:

DUSTING

Instructions

  1. In bowl of stand mixer, gently whisk Warm Milk, Honey & Yeast. Set-aside to proof (approx. 5-10 minutes)
  2. While Yeast Mix is Proofing, Whisk together your Dry Ingredients & measure out your Add Last Ingredients.
  3. Line a Baking Sheet with Parchment or Silpat Mat.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients to Proofed Yeast. Using the Paddle Attachment, mix on Low speed while adding the Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar. Continue mixing on Medium/High for approx. 2-3 minutes. The mixture will be thick & sticky (nothing like regular dough).
  5. Scoop dough into a large piping bag fitted with Extra Large Coupling (no tip). Slowly & steadily pipe 6″-8″ strips of dough. Take your time to pipe thedough wide (approx. 1 1/2″ wide) & even. Repeat until you have 10dough strips spaced1/4″ apart. You want them to just be touching after they proof & bake – this will add stability to the buns while they bake.
  6. Using well starched hands, smooth out any rough edges or odd shapes & lightly dust the top of the buns.
  7. Set-aside in a warm spot to proof for approx. 15minutes while oven is preheating. Don’t overproof these or they will collapse.
  8. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Once Bunsare done proofing, place them in the oven on the upper rack. Bake until the bunsare done & browned – approximately 18-22minutes.
  10. After about 12-15 minutes of baking, I opt to spray the tops of the buns lightly with Olive Oil (I use a sprayer). This prevents the dough from cracking & gives the finished buns a nice, soft brown crust.
  11. Remove from oven and place bunson cooling rack. You MUST cool these completely before splitting in half.
  12. To split buns, use a long serrated knife (with long strokes), and carefully cut a slit down the side – Do not cut all the way though – just about 3/4 of the way so the bun will hold your hotdog & fixings.

Notes

I add a little Onion Powder & Garlic Powder to my dry mix to give the buns a little extra flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Bun
  • Calories: 125

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  1. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (4)Esther Ruth

    Hi,

    I also have allergies and have to stay away from foods like you but even more so like, latex foods, nightshade foods, no fiber whatsoever and fodmap free foods… So I am wondering can I leave out the psyllium husk and change the apple cider to rice vinegar? Thank you for your recipes…. Esther Ruth

    Reply

    • Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (5)Erika

      Hi Esther Ruth, Switching out the ACV for Rice Vinegar should be fine. However, the Psyllium Husk does give the bread stability as it rises, so I can’t guarantee the results without it – you may need to use a hot dog pan to help keep their shape. If you decide to try it, let me know how it goes! =) God Bless! ~Erika

  2. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (6)Rebecca Dupuis

    Can you use an egg instead of the egg replace?

    Reply

    • Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (7)Erika

      Hi Rebecca, You can definitely use 2 real eggs if you’d like, however you may need to reserve 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the water/milk until your sure the mixture isn’t too runny. If needed, add back in one tablespoon at a time until the appropriate consistency is reached. Hope that helps. =) God Bless! ~Erika

  3. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (8)Linda Rae Gardner

    do you have printer friendly recipes.

    Reply

  4. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (9)Simon

    Hi there, couple of questions.. is the Psyllium Husk Powder necessary or is it to simply for health reasons? Also, honey is not generally considered vegan, I know you have sugar on the recipe too, but i just wondered if you were aware?
    Looks like a great recipe btw and i’m looking forward to trying it out.

    • Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (10)Erika

      Hi Simon, Great question! In this case, the Psyllium Husk is used to help stabilize the dough structure during the rise & baking process. Even I’m not a Vegan, I try to always list ingredients that will cater to as many dietary restrictions/preferences as possible… If you’re a vegan, please feel free to substitute whatever sweetener works best for you. =) God Bless! ~Erika

  5. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (11)Veronica

    Made these buns today and they turned out perfectly,1st hot dog bun I’ve been able to enjoy since I went wheat/gluten free 2 years ago. Other recipes I tried just didn’t work as well as this one did.. So I thank you as does my family.

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  6. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (12)Robin

    I made these for supper tonight. They were the only hot dog buns I’ve had in 11 months since eating gluten free, but very, very good. Rolls and bread are the foods I have missed the most. I’m looking forward to trying your other recipes. These are the substitutes I made, and they still cam out great: lactating milk, raw honey, fresh chicken eggs with the wet ingredients, equal part xanthum gum for the psyllium husk powder, and very little tapioca starch for dusting. These were a highlight to my day, like for your boys! So excited to have rolls back in my diet, just hoping it doesn’t go to my waist!

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  7. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (13)Robin

    I made these for supper tonight. They were the only hot dog buns I’ve had in 11 months since eating gluten free, but very, very good. Rolls and bread are the foods I have missed the most. I’m looking forward to trying your other recipes. These are the substitutes I made, and they still came out great: fat free lactaid milk, raw honey, fresh chicken eggs with the wet ingredients, equal part xanthum gum for the psyllium husk powder, and very little tapioca starch for dusting. These were a highlight to my day, like for your boys! So excited to have rolls back in my diet, just hoping it doesn’t go to my waist!

    Reply

  8. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (14)Liza M. Shaw

    Hello, canI use aquafaba instead of energG egg replacer? If so,how much?

    Thanks!

    Reply

  9. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (15)Sunny

    Question — What kind of pan do you cook yours in? I put mine on a cookie sheet and I accidentally spaced them more than 1/4″ apart because I thought the instructions said “not touching” and now I cannot move them -_- Help! What should I use next time?

    Reply

  10. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (16)Carolyn Tan

    I am excited to try your recipes as it’s rare to find these flour combination. May I know what can I use to replace yeast?

    Reply

  11. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (17)Amanda G Abel

    Thanks for this recipe! I haven’t had a “real” hot dog bun in over 7 years, since I went gluten free. This is a great recipe! The buns are soft and so close to what I remember. I’ve tried a few store bought glutenfree buns, but those taste like warmed up cardboard. I used one egg in place of the egg replacer- I only made a 1/2 batch. I love the texture you get with psyllium husk- it’s like having a real roll! Yay! I will be making these again! They’d also be fantastic breadsticks for spaghetti night. Just brush with melted garlic butter before baking!

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  12. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (18)sheilah Gosse

    Hi Erica, I made this recipe but had not had the luck I wish I had. The mix was done as per the recipe and the buns piped out well and rose nicely but the end result was not great. The buns cooked for 15 mins and then the tops were sprayed with olive oil and put back to finish cooking. The buns finished their bake time and went the full 22 mins. Once cooled the buns were wet inside like they were still not cooked. What do you suppose happened and do you think baking powder in the mix might help this issue. The bread turned out the same kinda wet on the inside.

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  13. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (19)sugarpawz

    I also have a Gluten Free New England Style Bun Recipe if youwant that type of bun instead.

    Reply

  14. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (20)Lynn

    I would like to know what I could use to replace the oil.
    I am whole food, plant based, vegan with no oil, avocado, coconut, very little soy, and no nuts.
    I am trying to find a whole grain hot dog bun to put my carrot dogs on.

    Reply

  15. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (21)Sarah

    These were surprisingly easy…and I was intimidated by the recipe, between the piping and proofing!! These were a huge hit in my family and totally looked the part. I used two eggs in mine and baked for the full 22 minutes.

    Reply

  16. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (22)Sam

    A good possibility for an anti inflammatory, healing diet

    Reply

  17. Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (23)Carol

    I made this recipe with King Arthur’s Paleo measure to measure flour. Hot dog buns have a great flavor but did not rise. Should I add another ingredient to this flour? I cannot use any rice flours or sorghum flour.
    Thank you
    Carol

    Reply

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Gluten Free & Vegan Hotdog Bun Recipe - Soft & Light (2024)

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How do you make hot dog buns soft? ›

n the oven: Preheat oven to 200° or Warm setting. Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place on a baking sheet, and pop it in the oven for 5-10 minutes. In the microwave: Wrap the bread in a damp (not soaking) towel, place it on a microwave-safe dish, and microwave on high for 10 seconds.

Are there vegan hot dog buns? ›

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How many carbs are in a gluten free hot dog bun? ›

Gluten free hot dog bun (1 each) contains 35.4g total carbs, 31.2g net carbs, 5.1g fat, 2.9g protein, and 192 calories.

What is the secret of soft buns? ›

The secret to soft, light rolls, if you're looking for something like a dinner roll, is an enriched dough that contains butter or other dairy, eggs, or both. If you want something more bread-like, you want a high hydration dough that's been properly kneaded and given at least two bulk fermentations before shaping.

What makes bun so soft? ›

The magic of an egg

There's a substance called lecithin, E-322, that helps the dough to rise and stretch, and you can add it at home just by adding egg yolk to your dough. Adding egg white will make the dough more stable as it rises, less likely to collapse, giving you buns that feel more soft and bouncy.

Is Pepperidge Farm hot dog buns vegan? ›

If you like rye bread, you're in luck. Pepperidge Farms bread is not vegan, including their burger and hot dog buns.

Are Nathan's hot dog buns vegan? ›

The Nathan's buns contain dairy. What you want to purchase is the 12 pack Nathan's vegan hot dogs.

Are Ball Park hotdog buns vegan? ›

Contains wheat, soy, sesame. made in a bakery that may also use milk, egg, tree nuts.

Does a gluten-free bun have less carbs? ›

Like wheat bread, most gluten-free breads also contain sugars, a form of carbohydrate. So, is there carb-free bread? It is possible to make and buy bread from low-carb gluten-free flours such as almond, sesame and coconut. However, most gluten-free bread has a carbohydrate-content comparable to normal bread.

Is a gluten-free bun keto-friendly? ›

No. Generally gluten-free bread has something substituted for wheat flour. Often it is tapioca, which is just as high on the glycemic index as wheat flour is. Not suitable on a keto diet at all.

What is the difference between a hot dog bun and a roll? ›

Buns typically have a crispier crust because of the space between them during proofing. Rolls are typically proofed and baked right next to each other which enables them to have a softer crust and to pull apart effortlessly.

Why are there 8 hot dog buns? ›

“Hot dog buns most often come eight to the pack because the buns are baked in clusters of four in pans designed to hold eight rolls,” the NHDSC writes. “While baking pans now come in configurations that allow baking 10 and even 12 at a time, the eight-roll pan remains the most popular.”

Is there a difference between hot dog buns and bread? ›

Hot dog buns are usually made with a saltier dough, which gives them a savory taste. The different ingredients and cooking methods used for each bread also affect the taste.

How do you soften up buns that have slightly hardened? ›

What are effective methods to soften slightly hardened buns?
  1. Place the buns on a microwave-safe dish.
  2. Cover the buns with a damp paper towel.
  3. Microwave the buns in 10-second intervals until they are warm and pliable.
  4. Eat the buns immediately after heating to prevent them from becoming hard again [2].

Why is my buns too hard? ›

Under-worked dough won't have enough structure. the dough has been worked too much: as a home baker using hands this is unlikely, but still possible. Once you have the structure of the dough you need, stop and let it rise as any further working will form too much of a structure, making it too strong to expand.

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