Burger Bun
Directions
- 1Add lukewarm milk to a mixing bowl.
- 2Add lukewarm water to the bowl.
- 3Pour cooking oil into the bowl.
- 4Crack one egg into the bowl.
- 5Add sugar to the mixture.
- 6Sprinkle instant yeast into the bowl.
- 7Mix all the ingredients to combine them.
- 8Add all-purpose flour to the bowl.
- 9Mix the ingredients to form a dough using a stand mixer.
- 10Knead the dough for 5 minutes.
- 11Form the dough into a ball and place it back in the bowl.
- 12Cover the bowl and let the dough rise until its size doubles.
- 13Punch down the risen dough to release air.
- 14Place the dough on a clean surface and cut it into 6 or 8 pieces for smaller buns.
- 15Roll each piece of dough into a round shape.
- 16Place the dough balls on a baking tray, optionally using baking rings to help maintain shape.
- 17Cover the tray and let the dough rise for about 40 minutes.
- 18Brush the risen dough with an egg wash (1 egg + 1 tsp water).
- 19Optionally, add sesame seeds on top of each bun.
- 20Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- 21Cover the baked buns to cool and soften the top.
- 22Slice the burger buns and use them to make your burger.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Lukewarm milk
- 0.5 cup Lukewarm water
- 0.25 cup Cooking oil
- 1 egg Egg
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Instant yeast
- 3.25 cups All purpose flour
- Sesame seeds
Equipment
Mixing bowlWhiskDough mixerBaking trayBaking rings
Tips
- If you don't have a mixer, you can knead the dough by hand.
- Cover the baked buns to soften the top.