Sesame Hamburger Buns

Step 1

Start off by getting your water to the right temperature. 40°C is usually how hot household taps are so if your water is drinkable you can use a thermometer to see if you need your water warmer or cooler. I use an electric kettle that has adjustable temperature.

Step 2

In your stand mixers bowl add the water yeast and sugar. Let it stand for about 5 minutes until foamy (Pictured above)

Step 3

Add in the egg, margarine and salt.

Step 4

Now add about half of the flour.

Step 5

Turn the mixer on its lowest set and mix until combined.

Step 6

Add the remaining flour until it is all combined and the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. If you have added all of the flour and it is still a loose mixture and not forming a solid mass that pulls away from the sides of the bowl add a bit more flour until you have reached this stage.

Step 7

Keeping the mixer on its lowest setting run the mixer for another 5-8 minutes until the dough has been kneaded enough to pass the window pane test. See Above for notes)

Step 8

oil the mixing bowl with cooking spray. Remove Dough Hook. Cover the bowl with Saran Wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Set in a warm draft free area of your kitchen and let it rise until it has doubled in size. This can take anywhere from 1- 2 hours.

Step 9

Place the shaped buns onto a baking sheet lined with silicone mat or aluminium foil sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with Saran Wrap or a clean kitchen towel. (If you are covering with saran wrap be sure to spray the top of your buns with cooking spray so that they do not stick to the plastic wrap)

Step 10

Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour

Step 11

Preheat oven to 350°F or 177°C

Step 12

Apply after final rise, right before the buns go in the oven. Mix together egg and water really well. **If you are doubling the recipe you likely do not need to double the egg wash amount. 1 egg should cover a double recipe easily.

Step 13

Use a pastry brush or paper towel to brush the egg wash onto each bun.

Step 14

Sprinkle Sesame Seeds Over the buns

Step 15

Bake for 20 Minutes