These buns need nothing more than what you have: butter melted into their sesame-studded surfaces and a pinch of salt. They'll be golden, warm, and ready in the time it takes to heat the oven, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels intentional.

Serves 2. 15 minutes, 5 at the stove.

About 710 calories a serving, 21 g protein, 102 g carbohydrate, 24 g fat. From USDA figures for 100% of the ingredients; amounts are the recipe's.

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1. Heat your oven to 375°F [190°C]. Split the 4 buns in half horizontally and arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl or directly over low heat, then brush it onto the cut faces of each bun half. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt across all the halves.
3. Bake until the buns are golden and the sesame is lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.8 min

Note These buns can stand in for garlic bread at dinner or alongside soup. Wrap leftovers in foil and eat cold the next day, or split and toast again. Serve with a simple salad or soup to make a light meal.