I got this recipe from allrecipes.com, but I can't find the link anymore. These hamburger buns are very hearty and tasty. You eat one and you are full (at least how big I make them). These with grass-fed beef hamburgers using these seasonings in the meat are amazing.
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 1/2 cups flour (I do half whole wheat/half all-purpose)
- 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 egg
Directions
- In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until very warm, 120 degrees F (I usually wait for it to be steaming, but I let it cool a tad otherwise it might kill the yeast).
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt. Mix milk mixture into flour mixture, and then mix in egg. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into smooth balls, and place on a greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly (I actually flatten them quite a bit). Cover, and let rise for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- For Hot Dog Buns: Shape each piece into a 6x4 inch rectangle. Starting with the longer side, roll up tightly, and pinch edges and ends to seal. Let rise about 20 to 25 minutes. Bake as above. These buns are pretty big. (So I didn't understand these instructions very well when I made hot dog buns once. I just rolled them into pretty thin logs and let them raise. I made them just a little thicker and longer than a hot dog)
