Hamburger Buns
Sometimes you just need a good ‘ol burger and fries! Usually we just have our burgers on a nice slice of homemade sourdough bread (I know, I know, I am still working on getting everything ready to start a WHOLE section of the website for sourdough) BUT there comes a time when everyone needs a light, buttery, soft hamburger bun. When that time comes this always hits the spot especially when I add a little homemade In-N-Out style sauce……….
These buns are super beginner yeast bread friendly and don’t take very much actual “hands on” time, so don’t be afraid to give them a try the next time you want a burger!
Hamburger Bun Recipe:
1 1/2 cups milk, plus additional to brush tops
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons active dry yeast (~ 1 packet of yeast, if you use packets)
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 - 4 cups bread flour
1-2 teaspoons olive oil (for coating bowl)
In a small pot, heat milk and butter on the stovetop over low heat until milk is warm and butter has melted
Pour warmed milk/butter into bowl of stand mixer, add honey and salt, sprinkle yeast over the top; let sit for a few minutes
Attach dough hook to mixer; begin adding flour, one cup at a time, mixing well between each addition
Once all flour has been incorporated, add a small amount of olive oil to the mixing bowl and let the dough hook continue to knead the dough for 4-5 minutes
Remove dough hook, leave dough in mixing bowl and cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel, set in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour
Place parchment paper on a baking sheet, divide dough into 8-10 equal pieces
Shape each piece of dough into a ball, place seam side down on the parchment paper and cover with the towel again, let rise for an additional 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 425* while buns are rising
Brush tops of buns with milk, bake at 425* for 12-15 minutes
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing
*these hamburger buns are very soft and also make perfect dinner rolls if you divide the dough into more pieces before shaping into balls; for smaller rolls the baking time may need to reduce slightly. Rolls/Buns will be done when tops are a slight golden color.