Whole wheat burger buns
This is an ideal recipe which makes that rustic soft bun that toasts well, takes in all the juices without becoming mushy. Its a soft whole wheat healthy bun. Whole wheat healthy bread.
- Prep time
- 2 hr
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 cup water plus 1/4 cup barely warm water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon melted butter to brush the buns
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour for kneading- Bench flour
Instructions
- 1
Mix in the yeast, warm water and a pinch of sugar and set aside for 5 minutes to foam
- 2
Mix salt, whole wheat flour and all purpose flour with a whisk to combine
- 3
In a big bowl combine the yeast mixture, water, sugar, butter and the flour mixture briefly and set aside for 15 minutes to hydrate the dough.
- 4
Now knead the dough for a good 5 minutes by hand until the dough comes together and forms a rough ball. It will still be very very tacky.
- 5
Place the dough in a clean bowl ,cover it and let it rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
- 6
After risen, deflate the dough gently and divide it into 6 equal parts.
- 7
Shape it into 6 smooth balls using the cup of your hands.
- 8
Place it in an oiled sheet pan, gently press the tops, brush the tops with butter and sprinkle the seeds generously.
- 9
Now let them rise again for about an hour. In the mean time preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Bake the buns for about 15-18 minutes, turning the pans once to help in even baking. Once out of the oven cool the buns on a rack.