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Add the ingredients in order to bread machine pan.
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Set on dough setting.
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After first rise, remove dough (do not let it rise a second time in the machine!).
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Divide dough into 12 equal parts (or more, depending on the size bun you need).
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To shape hot dog buns: roll dough between hands until roughly the diameter and length of a hot dog.
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To shape hamburger buns: flatten dough ball into roughly the shape of a hamburger.
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Place shaped dough on a large baking sheet that has been covered with parchment paper. This makes for very easy removal and clean up!
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Allow dough to rise for 15 minutes while oven preheats.
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Bake buns for 15-20 minutes, or until tops turn light golden brown.
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Allow buns to cool slightly before slicing.
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Buns may be frozen.
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To defrost, toast in a bagel-friendly toaster or microwave for approximately 20 seconds.