Labor Day weekend is a great time to celebrate with some delicious, homemade buns using your bread machine!
Last Updated August 16, 2025 – Originally published September 1, 2017
For me, Labor Day brings a mix of emotions.
On one hand, it’s a little sad because it signals the end of summer. I love the warm weather and spending time outdoors. I know that after Labor Day autumn is just around the corner.
But on the bright side, Labor Day means an extra day off! It’s the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family, enjoy some good food, and maybe tackle a small project or two.
So, fire up your bread machine and get ready to impress your guests with these amazing hot dog and hamburger bun recipes. Make your Labor Day weekend one to remember!
Here are some recipes for your bread machine/bread maker that would be great for your Labor Day celebration.
I think you’ll really enjoy this hot dog bun recipe for the bread machine. I’ve lost track of how many hot dog bun recipes I tried before I found one that worked. Once I found the right recipe, I realized that hot dog buns aren’t hard to make at all.
One reader writes, “Absolutely outstanding recipe. I didn’t have to adjust anything and they came out amazing.”
Want to take your hot dog buns to the next level? Check out this challah hot dog bun recipe. The buns are incredibly tender. Plus, the egg wash makes them so pretty.
One reader wrote, “Absolutely perfect! I have struggled finding any kind of roll recipe that isn’t too dense, dry, chewy or an absolute fail, and this recipe was absolutely spot on!”
These homemade hamburger buns are great for summer burgers cooked on the grill. I’ve been using this recipe for years and I love it!
There is one problem with homemade hamburger buns though. Once you’ve tasted them, there’s no going back! You’ll turn your nose up at store-bought buns.
BTW, some people have written that they appreciate having a hamburger bun recipe without eggs or milk.
This challah hamburger bun recipe is a game-changer! Imagine biting into a bun that’s fluffy, soft, and just the right amount of sweet. These buns elevate any burger to gourmet status.
Here’s my favorite comment about this recipe, “I made these last Saturday and WOW! They are the most delicious buns I’ve ever baked! They rose up quite high and they are actually really tasty on their own! I have another batch in the machine as we speak!”
