Joshua Weissman's Burger Buns
Directions
- 1In a pot, combine 60 grams of whole milk and 27 grams of water. Add 20 grams of bread flour and whisk until the mixture thickens.
- 2In a separate bowl, combine 320 grams of bread flour, 35 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of salt. Whisk together.
- 3Heat 120 grams of whole milk to 95 degrees in the microwave and add 9 grams of instant yeast.
- 4In a stand mixer with a dough hook, add the dry ingredients, then slowly add the milk and yeast mixture on low speed.
- 5Add the tangzhong paste, one whole egg, and one egg yolk. Increase the speed to medium-low.
- 6Gradually add 42 grams of butter and let the mixer knead the dough for 5-8 minutes.
- 7Gently fold the dough in on itself, then rub it in a circle on a work surface until smooth and round.
- 8Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place (like a turned-off oven with the light on) for an hour and a half.
- 9Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, shape them into balls, and place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet.
- 10Let the dough rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- 11Brush the buns generously with egg wash, then bake at 375°F for 16-18 minutes.
- 12Brush the baked buns with melted butter or brown butter.
Ingredients
- 180 grams whole milk
- 27 grams water
- 20 grams bread flour
- 320 grams bread flour
- 35 grams sugar
- 7 grams fine sea salt
- 9 grams instant yeast
- 1 tangzhong paste
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 42 grams butter
- 1 egg wash
- 1 melted butter
- 1 brown butter
Equipment
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