gluten-free Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns

[Ginger38]

I MISS hotdog and hamburger buns…. I have learned to eat burgers without a bun pretty easily but I like sloppy joes and pizza burgers and other things that really need a hamburger bun. And I love hot dogs on a bun. The only gluten-free buns around my area are frozen UDIs brand, which frozen works good so I don’t waste them and can use as needed. They are way too expensive. But How do I best use these for the best taste? When I have tried buns in the past or breads sometimes with like sloppy joes gluten-free gets soggy and the texture is awful. And since these are frozen I am clueless on how to best unthaw / defrost / toast or what works and tastes best for gluten-free. Or if you have any other buns that you recommends please feel free to share. Thanks 

[RP21]

The Schar buns are the best I have had and you can order straight from their website. Give them a try!

[Scott Adams]

They are a sponsor here, but due to the powder psyllium fiber which seems to re-create the chewiness of the wheat buns I used to eat, I like Little Norther Bakehouse's buns:

 

[Ginger38]

8 hours ago, RP21 said:

The Schar buns are the best I have had and you can order straight from their website. Give them a try!

Do you toast them or do anything special ?

36 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

They are a sponsor here, but due to the powder psyllium fiber which seems to re-create the chewiness of the wheat buns I used to eat, I like Little Norther Bakehouse's buns:

 

Thanks. I looked at those but I have only been able to find them to purchase online in bulk and as a struggling single mom I just don’t usually have the extra money to buy things in bulk… that’s been a huge issue for me with the gluten free diet 

[RP21]

On 1/5/2023 at 8:52 PM, Ginger38 said:

I MISS hotdog and hamburger buns…. I have learned to eat burgers without a bun pretty easily but I like sloppy joes and pizza burgers and other things that really need a hamburger bun. And I love hot dogs on a bun. The only gluten-free buns around my area are frozen UDIs brand, which frozen works good so I don’t waste them and can use as needed. They are way too expensive. But How do I best use these for the best taste? When I have tried buns in the past or breads sometimes with like sloppy joes gluten-free gets soggy and the texture is awful. And since these are frozen I am clueless on how to best unthaw / defrost / toast or what works and tastes best for gluten-free. Or if you have any other buns that you recommends please feel free to share. Thanks 

I don’t toast the Schar buns but you can. They have been the closest to a real bun I’ve found 

[icelandgirl]

Hi Ginger!

I use either Udi's or Canyon hamburger buns... My family loves both.  Depending on what I'm in the mood for I either 1.wrap them in foil and warm them in the oven, 2. put them on a baking sheet opened up (this toasts them nicely or melts cheese in top... Also depending on what I'm in the mood for), 3. Add them to the grill when the burgers are almost done, or 4. Butter and toast then in a skillet.

All of these work well for us!  I hope you find one that works for you! 

[Ginger38]

On 1/8/2023 at 2:54 AM, icelandgirl said:

Hi Ginger!

I use either Udi's or Canyon hamburger buns... My family loves both.  Depending on what I'm in the mood for I either 1.wrap them in foil and warm them in the oven, 2. put them on a baking sheet opened up (this toasts them nicely or melts cheese in top... Also depending on what I'm in the mood for), 3. Add them to the grill when the burgers are almost done, or 4. Butter and toast then in a skillet.

All of these work well for us!  I hope you find one that works for you! 

Thank you!! 

[Scott Adams]

Trader Joe's also makes excellent GF flour tortillas, bagels and hamburger buns.

[mbrookes]

On 1/5/2023 at 7:52 PM, Ginger38 said:

I MISS hotdog and hamburger buns…. I have learned to eat burgers without a bun pretty easily but I like sloppy joes and pizza burgers and other things that really need a hamburger bun. And I love hot dogs on a bun. The only gluten-free buns around my area are frozen UDIs brand, which frozen works good so I don’t waste them and can use as needed. They are way too expensive. But How do I best use these for the best taste? When I have tried buns in the past or breads sometimes with like sloppy joes gluten-free gets soggy and the texture is awful. And since these are frozen I am clueless on how to best unthaw / defrost / toast or what works and tastes best for gluten-free. Or if you have any other buns that you recommends please feel free to share. Thanks 

I use Udi's because that is usually all that is available here. I thaw them in the microwave, smush them a little flat, then butter and grill in a skillet. They are not real good, but toasted they are OK.