made by Rachel
I have been wanting to make my owns buns...hamburger buns that is...for some time now but I am usually pretty intimidated by breads. However, after making a successful pizza dough I thought I would give it a try and they turned out great!
This recipe is adapted from Smitten Kitchen. Instead of all white I used some whole wheat flour and I used less sugar because my super talented brother in law said that's what he did - and I pretty much listen to anything he says when it comes to cooking!
For 8 good sized buns, you will need:
For 8 good sized buns, you will need:
3 Tbs milk
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 Tbs sugar
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups white bread flour1 cup whole wheat bread flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Handful of sesame seeds
To make:
2 tsp active dry yeast
1 1/2 Tbs sugar
2 large eggs, separated
2 cups white bread flour1 cup whole wheat bread flour
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Handful of sesame seeds
To make:
Combine 1 cup warm water with the milk, yeast and sugar and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat one of the eggs.In yet another bowl, mix your flours and salt. Melt the butter and mix into flour with your fingers, creating crumbs. Next pour in the yeast/water mixture and the beaten egg into the flour mixture until a sticky dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and kneed until tight and elastic - about 10 minutes - hang in there, your arms mayyyy be sore!
Form a tight ball and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 2 hours.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and divide dough into 8 equal cuts. Role each piece into a ball and arrange on the baking sheet. Spray a piece of plastic wrap with oil and lightly cover and let the dough rise for 2 more hours.
Fill a baking pan with water and place on the bottom rack in the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 400F. Beat that other egg and brush on the buns then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and divide dough into 8 equal cuts. Role each piece into a ball and arrange on the baking sheet. Spray a piece of plastic wrap with oil and lightly cover and let the dough rise for 2 more hours.
Fill a baking pan with water and place on the bottom rack in the oven. Pre-heat the oven to 400F. Beat that other egg and brush on the buns then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Depending on your oven you may need to rotate the pan of halfway during baking so they all cook evenly.
Transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool and enjoy with your favorite burger or sandwich!
Transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool and enjoy with your favorite burger or sandwich!
