So if your in, here is the Canadian Living recipe I used. Maybe these buns had a hand in helping me win the challenge?
Suggestion: I like to sprinkle some coarse cornmeal on the baking tins before placing the buns on for baking.
Canadian Living "Best Hamburger Buns":
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup warm water
1 package active dry yeast (2-1/4tsp)
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups all purpose flour
1 egg yolk
sesame seeds
Method:
In a large bowl dissolve the 1 teaspoon of sugar in warm water and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it stand for about 10 minutes, until frothy. In a microwave or a stove top heat the milk, remaining sugar, butter and salt on low heat just until the butter has melted. Allow to cool to lukewarm before adding the yeast mixture.
Beat the mixture with and electric mixer while adding 3 cups of flour ( 1 cup at a time).
Once the mixture is smooth, incorporate the remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface
Knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic
Punch down the dough and turn out onto a lightly floured work surface.
Roll out into a log
Form into small balls, stretch and pinch dough underneath to smooth the tops.
Sprinkle some coarse cornmeal on a parchment lined or greased baking sheet.some. Place the the buns about 2" apart. Flatten slightly with your hands
cover and allow to rise until double in bulk..30-60 minutes.
Bake in a pre-heated 400º F oven for 20-25 minutes. The buns are done when tapped on the bottom the buns sound hallow.
Directions and photos are really helpful and you mention that they freeze well...I'll let you know how mine turn out.
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I wish I saw this earlier - made burgers and all my buns were moldy so brought out the English muffins. But oh my - these are sensational and I would love this at my table. The photos are grand.
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe Anna! A warm hug...
ReplyDeleteI want to make burgers during the week-end. I should try this recipe.
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Anna, those burger buns are perfectly baked!
ReplyDeleteAnna-These buns are spectacular...so grateful for the step-by-step method. Now that I made the garlic rolls, these delicious homemade buns should not be so difficult to try. I could just eat these yummy buns by themselves...just think what an amazing sandwich rolls they also make.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...you're a doll:D
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Anna, I was just writing down the ingredients...but did not see the butter in the list, but in the method you mentioned to heat it with the milk. How much butter did you use?
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a homemade hamburger bun. Brilliant! Thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am so impressed. These look like they just came out of a bakery! They are just perfect. Take a bow!!! That was a fantastic job.
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