Combine the water and yeast in a small bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in another mixing bowl.
Add the water-yeast mixture to the remaining ingredients.
Use your hands or a spoon and stir all the ingredients to combine.
Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl (you can use cooking spray), cover and place in a warm spot. Ferment until doubled, approximately 1 to 1.5 hour.
Punch down the dough. Let it rest a few minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
Divide the dough into 1.4 oz (40gr) portion. Shape as desired and arrange on paper-lined sheet pans. Proof again until doubled in size.
Carefully brush the proofed rolls with egg wash (sprinkle white sesame on top of the buns if making burgers). Bake at 375F (190C) until medium brown for approximately 12 to 15 minutes for burgers and hot dog buns; 35 to 45 minutes for dinner rolls.