Cereales y Granos

Hot dog buns

Hot dog buns
Popularity 3 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Hot dog buns

Category

Cereales y Granos

Popularity

3 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Hot dog buns are a type of soft, elongated bread specifically designed to hold sausages and their accompaniments. They have a spongy and slightly sweet texture, which perfectly complements the savory and smoky flavor of the sausages. These buns typically have a light crumb and a soft crust, making them easy to eat and providing an ideal base for any hot dog recipe.

The origin of hot dog buns dates back to the evolution of the hot dog in the United States, where it became popular as fast food in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Since then, they have become an essential element for this preparation, with variants adapted to different cultures and tastes.

Among their properties, their ability to absorb and hold broths and sauces without easily falling apart stands out. This keeps the ingredients contained within the bun, ensuring a clean and tasty culinary experience. Additionally, they usually have low fat and sugar content, making them a light option to combine with proteins and vegetables.

In different Latin American countries, hot dog buns are also known as pan de perro caliente, pan para perrito, pan para perro caliente, or simply pan para salchicha. These terms are interchangeable and reflect the widespread popularity of this preparation in the region.

For use in recipes, they are ideal for lightly toasting and adding butter or condiments before filling them, which enhances their flavor and texture.

Nutritional Properties

2.1g
fiber
520mg
sodium
150mg
calcium
100mcg
folate
3.6mg
iron
110mg
potassium
290
calories
9g
protein
0.4mg
vitamin b1
0.2mg
vitamin b2
5.8mg
vitamin b3
0.15mg
vitamin b6
4.5g
total fat
54g
carbohydrates

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