I decided to make our hearty meatless burgers the other day (using beets instead of carrots since that’s what I had on hand). With only one hour until dinner, how could I possibly have fresh homemade burger buns to go with them? Fortunately, this recipe had my back.
Ingredients
2 tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup + 2 tbsp hottest tap water
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup + 1 tsp brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp salt
3 cups flour, plus 1/2 cup extra if it’s too sticky
Directions
In a small, non-metal bowl, mix the yeast, hot water, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom, then mix in the olive oil, remaining sugar, and egg. Stir to combine. Finally, add the flour and salt and mix it into a nice soft ball of dough.
Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it’s smooth and stretchy, then immediately cut it into 12 balls WITHOUT letting the entire dough rise. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with cling wrap or a tea towel and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Bake at 425F for 8-10 minutes until they start to get golden on top and smell delicious. Cool for a few minutes, then slice your homemade burger buns in half to fill with your burger and toppings.
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