Foolproof Burger Buns

100 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1/3 cup of warm water to the electric mixer bowl.
  2. 2Add 1/3 cup of warm water to the electric mixer bowl.
  3. 3Add 1/3 cup of warm water to the electric mixer bowl.
  4. 4Add 3/4 cup of warm milk to the bowl. I microwaved it for 30 seconds straight from the fridge.
  5. 5Add 3/4 cup of warm milk to the bowl. I microwaved it for 30 seconds straight from the fridge.
  6. 6Add 3/4 cup of warm milk to the bowl. I microwaved it for 30 seconds straight from the fridge.
  7. 7Add 2 teaspoons of yeast to the mixture.
  8. 8Add 2 teaspoons of yeast to the mixture.
  9. 9Add 2 teaspoons of yeast to the mixture.
  10. 10Add about a tablespoon and a half of honey (or sugar if preferred).
  11. 11Add about a tablespoon and a half of honey (or sugar if preferred).
  12. 12Add about a tablespoon and a half of honey (or sugar if preferred).
  13. 13Whisk the ingredients well and let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes.
  14. 14Whisk the ingredients well and let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes.
  15. 15Whisk the ingredients well and let sit on the counter for about 5 minutes.
  16. 16Add a quarter cup of melted butter to the frothy mixture.
  17. 17Add a quarter cup of melted butter to the frothy mixture.
  18. 18Add a quarter cup of melted butter to the frothy mixture.
  19. 19Crack in one egg.
  20. 20Crack in one egg.
  21. 21Crack in one egg.
  22. 22Add a sprinkle of salt, as salted butter was used.
  23. 23Add a sprinkle of salt, as salted butter was used.
  24. 24Add a sprinkle of salt, as salted butter was used.
  25. 25Add 3 1/2 cups of flour in total, mixing in batches with an electric mixer.
  26. 26Add 3 1/2 cups of flour in total, mixing in batches with an electric mixer.
  27. 27Add 3 1/2 cups of flour in total, mixing in batches with an electric mixer.
  28. 28Grease the bowl with some olive oil and place the dough back in.
  29. 29Grease the bowl with some olive oil and place the dough back in.
  30. 30Grease the bowl with some olive oil and place the dough back in.
  31. 31Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for about one hour.
  32. 32Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for about one hour.
  33. 33Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for about one hour.
  34. 34Cut the rested dough into eight equal pieces, weighing between 115 to 120 grams each.
  35. 35Cut the rested dough into eight equal pieces, weighing between 115 to 120 grams each.
  36. 36Cut the rested dough into eight equal pieces, weighing between 115 to 120 grams each.
  37. 37Roll each piece of dough into a ball by stretching the edges and tucking in the seams.
  38. 38Roll each piece of dough into a ball by stretching the edges and tucking in the seams.
  39. 39Roll each piece of dough into a ball by stretching the edges and tucking in the seams.
  40. 40Place the dough balls onto a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
  41. 41Place the dough balls onto a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
  42. 42Place the dough balls onto a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
  43. 43Cover the dough balls and let them do a second rest for about 30 minutes.
  44. 44Cover the dough balls and let them do a second rest for about 30 minutes.
  45. 45Cover the dough balls and let them do a second rest for about 30 minutes.
  46. 46Brush the rested buns with egg wash.
  47. 47Brush the rested buns with egg wash.
  48. 48Brush the rested buns with egg wash.
  49. 49Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the buns (optional, I'm leaving two without for Harper).
  50. 50Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the buns (optional, I'm leaving two without for Harper).
  51. 51Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the buns (optional, I'm leaving two without for Harper).
  52. 52Bake the buns in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  53. 53Bake the buns in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  54. 54Bake the buns in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup warm water
  • 0.33 cup warm water
  • 0.33 cup warm water
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1.5 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 tablespoon honey
  • 1.5 tablespoon honey
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 sprinkle salt
  • 1 sprinkle salt
  • 1 sprinkle salt
  • 3.5 cups flour
  • 3.5 cups flour
  • 3.5 cups flour
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • egg wash
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds
  • sesame seeds

Equipment

electric mixerwhiskbowlknifebaking sheetparchment papertowelbrush

Tips

  • You can cut the dough into any size buns you want, from massive ones to little sliders. I'm going to go with about eight.
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