Step 1

In a large skillet or on a griddle, warm butter on medium heat. Use a spatula to push butter to coat the pan. Place buns cut side down onto the buttered pan and cook for about 30 seconds until golden and toasted. Watch closely to ensure the buns don’t get too browned, or they will no longer be soft on the outside.

Step 2

Spread a small pat of room temperature butter on the cut side of each bun. On a grill, place the buns cut sides down and toast burger buns until just golden, about 10 seconds. Watch closely to ensure the buns don’t get too browned, or they will no longer be soft on the outside.

Step 3

Heat the broiler on high and place buns cut side up on a baking sheet. Spread a small pat of room temperature butter on the cut side of each bun. Place the sheet of buns in the broiler until golden, about 20-30 seconds. Watch closely to ensure the buns don’t get too browned, or they will no longer be soft on the outside.