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Crusty Burger Buns

Delicious and easy-to-make medium-sized crusty burger buns.

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British
medium
2h 50m
12
Prep: 1h 0m
Cook: 20 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tsp Instant dried yeastCan use active dried or fresh yeast (20g) instead
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Softened butter
  • Oil(optional)For greasing
  • 1 EggFor egg wash
  • 1 tsp Milk(optional)To thin the egg wash
  • Sesame seeds(optional)For topping
Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes to activate.

    10 min

  2. 2

    In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, and softened butter. Add yeast mixture.

    5 min

  3. 3

    Knead dough for 10 minutes using a stand mixer or by hand.

    10 min

  4. 4

    Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let proof for 45 minutes until doubled in size.

    45 min

  5. 5

    Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, shape into balls, and place on greased baking trays.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Cover dough balls and let proof for another 45 minutes.

    45 min

  7. 7

    Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Prepare egg wash by mixing egg and milk.

    10 min

  8. 8

    Brush dough balls with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    5 min

  9. 9

    Bake in preheated oven for 16-20 minutes until golden brown.

    20 min

  10. 10

    Cool on a wire rack before serving.

    10 min

Equipment Needed
stand mixer
baking trays
oven
wire rack
pastry brush

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