Why This Recipe Works

Poppy seed buns are an essential component of Chicago-style hot dogs. We got the poppy seeds to stick with a thin layer of beaten egg and baked the buns until the egg wash was just set.

Before You Begin

These buns are an essential component of Chicago-Style Hot Dogs.

Instructions

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange buns on rimmed baking sheet. Brush tops of buns with egg (you needn't use all of it) and sprinkle evenly with poppy seeds.

Bake buns until egg is dry and set, about 5 minutes. Serve.