Burger buns (hamburger buns)

Name: Burger buns (hamburger buns)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Manitoba flour 0.8 cup; Water at room temperature 3.4 tbsp; Fresh brewer's yeast 1 tsp; Manitoba flour 1 ½ cup; Type 00 flour 1.6 cups; Whole milk at room temperature 0.8 cup; Acacia honey 1 tsp; Fine salt 1 tbsp; Butter soft 2 tbsp; Eggs (1 medium) 2 oz; Egg yolks (about 1) 1 tbsp; Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp; Egg yolks 1; Whole milk 2 tbsp; Sesame seeds to taste

329.6

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 329.6
Carbohydrates g 51
of which sugars g 3.9
Protein g 10
Fats g 9.5
of which saturated fat g 3.1
Fiber g 87.4
Cholesterol mg 2.3
Sodium mg 374.4

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Makes: 8 pieces
Cost: Low
Note + rising times (about 5 h)

PRESENTATION

What would hamburgers be without the bun that encloses them? In this recipe, we show you how to make burger buns at home, soft sweet buns decorated on the surface with sesame seeds that identify the hamburger, as it is known everywhere.
Originally, the most famous meat patty in the world was accompanied by two toasted slices of rye bread, the patty melt, still found in old American diners today, and the origin of the sweet soft bun, the bun, is uncertain. What we do know for sure is that this bread has become an essential ingredient in the real hamburger, in all fast food places and beyond! But making it at home is a whole different story; these buns will truly give you great satisfaction!

In addition to the classic hamburger, the burger bun is perfect for filling with pulled pork or pulled chicken for an authentic made in USA sandwich or with veggie versions like zucchini burger! You can also use them to prepare the tomino burger or the egg burger!

If you are looking for other buns to fill, try these recipes:

Oil buns
New England hot dog buns
Pretzel buns

INGREDIENTS

329.6

Calories per serving

for the starter dough (for 8 buns): Manitoba flour 0.8 cup (100 g); Water 3.4 tbsp (50 g) - at room temperature; Fresh brewer's yeast 1 tsp (5 g)

for the dough: Manitoba flour 1 ½ cup (200 g); Type 00 flour 1.6 cups (200 g); Whole milk 0.8 cup (200 g) - at room temperature; Acacia honey 1 tsp (15 g); Fine salt 1 tbsp (15 g); Butter 2 tbsp (25 g) - soft; Eggs 2 oz (55 g) - (1 medium); Egg yolks 1 tbsp (15 g) - (about 1); Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (25 g)

for brushing: Egg yolks 1; Whole milk 2 tbsp (30 g); Sesame seeds to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Burger buns (hamburger buns)

To prepare the burger buns, start with the biga. Pour the water into a bowl, add the brewer's yeast, and mix to dissolve it 1. Pour the obtained mixture into another bowl where you have already placed the flour. Knead quickly first with a fork and then with your hands 3.

You should obtain a crumbly mixture, not well amalgamated 4. Cover with plastic wrap and let it mature for 2 hours at room temperature 5, or until it has doubled in volume 6.

In the stand mixer bowl, pour the two flours 7, add the matured biga 8, and the honey 9.

Also add the milk 10, then mount the hook 11 and start working the ingredients 12.

Then add the egg 13 and, after it has been absorbed, also the yolk 14. Continue working the ingredients with the hook 15 until you obtain a well-cohesive and smooth dough.

At this point, slowly pour in the oil, add the salt 17, and wait for both ingredients to be well absorbed before adding the butter, one piece at a time 18.

Work the dough until the butter is completely absorbed until it is soft, smooth, and well cohesive 19. Then transfer it to a surface 20 and form a sphere with the dough 21.

Transfer to a bowl 22, cover with a plate 23, or with plastic wrap, and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature, or until it doubles in volume 24.

After the rising time, transfer the dough to the work surface 25 and divide it into pieces weighing 3.9 oz each 26, you should get 8 27.

Now take the first piece and spread it on the surface 28. Bring the two side edges towards the center 29 and then the other edges too 30.

Turn the dough over 31 and shape it with your hand into a well-firm ball 32. Repeat the same operation and as you go, transfer the obtained buns onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart 33.

Cover with a second baking sheet 34 and let rise for another 30 minutes. Then beat the yolk with the milk 35 and use it to brush the buns 36.

Sprinkle with white sesame seeds 37 and bake in a preheated static oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving your burger buns 39!