How To Take Your Burgers To A Whole New Level Of AWESOME

 

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active yeast (1 envelope)
• 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup warm water (105° F/41° C)
• 1 large Eggland’s egg
• 3 Tablespoons Land O’ Lakes butter, melted
• 2 Tablespoons Domino white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil (for brushing bowl and dough)
• 1 Eggland’s egg
• 1 Tablespoon McArthur milk
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or other bun topping (optional)

Instructions:
Stir together yeast, 1/2 cup flour and water in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large bowl. Let sit until mixture becomes foamy, 10-15 minutes.
Stir the melted butter, egg, sugar and salt into the yeast mixture. Add the remaining flour and knead with a dough hook, or by hand until smooth and elastic.
Form dough into a ball and brush lightly with oil. Place in a lightly oiled bowl and let rise for about 2 hours.
Form dough into a thick rope and cut into 8-14 pieces (see note). Work with 1 piece of dough at a time, and keep the remainder covered. Form each piece into a ball, tucking the ends underneath. Slightly flatten the ball with the palm of your hand. Place dough patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment about 1/2″ apart. Allow to rise about 1 hour, until doubled.
Heat oven to 375°F. When buns have risen, whisk together egg and milk. Lightly brush the egg mixture on top of each bun, being careful not to collapse the dough. Immediately sprinkle with sesame seeds or other toppings if desired.
Bake buns for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool. If you aren’t going to use the buns within 2 days, freeze leftovers.