The Sourdough Slice

Serving sourdough recipes, stories, and inspiration every Saturday morning.

Hey Reader,

There’s nothing better than a grilled hot dog or juicy cheeseburger on a warm summer day. 🍔🌭

Grilling season might just be my favorite time of year—not just for the sunshine, but because there’s something so simple and satisfying about cooking outside.

And you know what makes those grilled favorites even better? The perfect homemade bun. 🍞

I’ve recently updated my sourdough hot dog and hamburger bun recipe to make them bigger, softer, and fluffier than ever.

The secret? I use a simple flour roux technique that gets added to the dough, giving the buns that soft, pillowy texture.

And if you want to take them up a notch, you can use a little diastatic malt powder. It adds a bakery-like flavor, improves browning, and enhances yeast activity for that perfect rise.

I hope you enjoy! 😊

P.S. If you’ve been loving my sourdough recipes, I’d be so grateful if you pinned a few to your recipe board on Pinterest. It helps more people find them - and start their own sourdough adventures too! 💛

Sourdough Hamburger Buns

Soft, pillowy, and golden on top—these homemade buns are the perfect companion to a juicy summer burger.

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Sourdough Hot Dog Buns

A summer cookout must for grilled hot dogs, sausages, or even lobster rolls.

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To help you get the best results, here are some ingredients and tools I recommend:

Food Scale - Weighing ingredients ensures your recipes turn out just right every time.
Aluminum Baking Pan - I bake the buns close together in an aluminum baking dish to help them rise taller and bake up evenly with that perfect golden top.
Diastatic Malt Powder - Optional, but it adds great flavor, helps with rise, and gives a beautiful golden brown finish.

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Let's get baking!

If you try any of my recipes, be sure to let me know by replying to this email or commenting on the blog post. You can also find me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.

I would love to hear from you!

Happy Sourdough Baking,

Ashley