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Sesame Topped Burger Buns

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British
medium
4h 0m
12
vegetarian
Prep: 2h 0m
Cook: 25 min
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 100 grams MilkWarm to 40°C (104°F)
  • 100 grams WaterWarm to 40°C (104°F)
  • 2 tablespoons SugarDissolve in warm milk and water
  • 2 EggsEach egg should weigh around 50 grams, or substitute with 100 grams of milk
  • 2 teaspoons YeastEnsure yeast is active
  • 500 grams Bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon SaltSprinkle over flour
  • 50 grams ButterSoftened
  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable oilFor oiling bowl
  • Sesame seedsFor topping
  • Egg wash(optional)For brushing, can substitute with milk
Instructions
  1. 1

    Warm milk and water to 40°C (104°F).

    2 min

  2. 2

    Dissolve sugar in the warm milk and water mixture.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Add eggs to the mixture and mix well. If not using eggs, add 100 grams of milk instead.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Add yeast to the mixture and let it proof for 10 minutes.

    10 min

  5. 5

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

    5 min

  6. 6

    Knead the dough on medium-fast speed for 7-8 minutes until it pulls away from the bowl.

    8 min

  7. 7

    Oil a large bowl with vegetable oil and place the dough in it to proof for 45 minutes.

    45 min

  8. 8

    Knock back the dough, form into a ball, and proof again for 30 minutes.

    30 min

  9. 9

    Divide the dough into 12 portions, 6 at 100 grams each for rings and 6 at 85 grams each for a bun tin.

    10 min

  10. 10

    Shape each portion into a ball and place in greased molds or tins. Proof for 40 minutes.

    40 min

  11. 11

    Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).

    10 min

  12. 12

    Brush buns with egg wash and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

    5 min

  13. 13

    Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

    25 min

  14. 14

    Cool on a wire rack before serving.

    10 min

Equipment Needed
Stand mixer
Mixing bowl
Crumpet rings
Bun tin
Oven
Wire rack

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