Hamburger buns


Hamburger buns
This recipe shows you how to make hamburger buns that are almost brioche style without being sweet.
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Last modified on: April 11th 2020
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
Resting: 2 hours 45 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 3 hours 60 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 1
Put into a food-processor bowl: 15 g yeast, 500 g plain white flour (French Type 65), 180 g milk, 75 g butter, 2 eggs and 9 g salt.

The milk should be at fridge temperature.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 2
Knead on slow speed for 10 minutes (the mixture should ideally reach 73°F [23°C] during this process).

Note: For the best way to knead, see: A few tips for effective kneading at home.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 hour
Hamburger buns : Stage 3
Gather the dough into a ball, transfer to a clean bowl and cover with a plastic sheet. Leave to rest for 1 hour.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 8 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 4
After this, weight out into 100 g lumps.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 15 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 5
Shape into balls, cover with a plastic sheet and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 6
Prepare 2 dishes, one with sesame seeds, the other with wet absorbant paper.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 7 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 7
Press out a ball of dough into a disc by hand, then reform into a ball.

Roll the top of the ball over the wet paper to moisten it thoroughly.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 7 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 8
Then roll it around in the sesame seeds...

Stage 9 - ⌛ 7 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 9
...to coat the top of the ball.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 1 hour 30 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 10
Place the ball on a baking sheet.

Prepare all the balls of dough like this, cover with a plastic sheet and leave to rest for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 25 min.
Hamburger buns : Stage 11
Preheat the oven to 460°F (240°C) and bake for about 25 minutes, until the buns are golden brown.

Note: As when baking any bread, you should ensure that the oven is filled with steam for the first 15 minutes of baking. This page shows you how; it really is the secret of golden-brown, crusty loaves..
Remarks
This is a new version of the classical recipe for even softer rolls.
Keeping: A few days in a clothbag, but also freeze well.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe90 RDI=30 %390 RDI=40 %120 RDI=20 %2,960 RDI=150 %12,410 RDI: 150 %
Per 100 g9 RDI=4 %40 RDI=4 %10 RDI=2 %320 RDI=20 %1,340 RDI: 20 %
Per buns10 RDI=4 %50 RDI=5 %10 RDI=2 %370 RDI=20 %1,550 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Gluten, milk, egg, Sesame
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 buns : 2.50 €
  • Per buns : 0.35 €

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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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