Hot dog bun

Hot dog bun
A hot dog bun of the side-loading variety containing a hot dog sausage dressed with three common condiments: ketchup, relish, and mustard
Alternative namesSide-loading bun
TypeBun
Place of originUnited States
Main ingredientsFlour, water
VariationsNew England–style hot dog bun

A hot dog bun is a type of soft bun shaped specifically to contain a hot dog or another type of sausage.

The side-loading bun is common in most of the United States, while the top-loading New England–style hot dog bun is popular in that region. Other regional variations include the addition of poppy seeds to the buns of Chicago-style hot dogs.