Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
The ultimate comfort food, these Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns are soft, fluffy, and perfect for any meal. Baked fresh, they are healthier than store-bought alternatives and enhance your favorite fillings. Enjoy a delightful homemade experience tonight!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Oven
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 200 grams Whole Wheat Flour approximately 1.5 cups plus 1 tablespoon
- 200 grams All-Purpose Flour approximately 1 and 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon
- 300 grams Milk lukewarm, about 1 and 1/4 cup
- 14 grams Canola Oil 1 tablespoon
- 1 large Egg
- 21 grams Honey 1 tablespoon
- 9 grams Kosher Salt 1 and a half teaspoons
- 7 grams Yeast 1 packet or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 large Egg beaten for wash
- 1 tablespoon Water
- Sesame Seeds for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the milk, honey, and yeast. Stir to mix and allow to sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the mixture should be frothy and bubbly. Whisk in the canola oil and egg to combine. Then add whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and kosher salt. Mix until soft dough forms, knead for 5 minutes. The dough is sticky and this is easiest in a stand mixer. However, if you don't have a stand mixer, it can also be done by hand. Don't be tempted to add much more flour or the buns will be dense.
- After kneading, place in a slightly oiled bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow to rise at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
- When dough has doubled in size, carefully remove from bowl onto a floured surface. Turn to lightly coat the dough ball in flour which will make it easier to handle. Form a disk and cut the disk into 8 equal pieces. This is easiest to do with a bench scraper.
- Shape each piece into a ball and place on a lined baking sheet, seam side down. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and allow to rise for another hour. After about an hour, buns should be puffed up.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together one egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Gently brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes. Buns should be golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Tip 1: Allow buns to cool before slicing.
- Tip 2: Buns will keep for a few days at room temperature, and can be frozen for up to 6 months.