Hamburger Buns with Freshly Milled Flour
Soft, flavorful hamburger buns made from freshly milled grains, perfect for elevating any homemade burger.
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Spatula and whisk
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon instant yeast can be use active dry yeast
- 1 cup and 2 Tablespoon warm water (about 110 degreees0
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups freshly milled hard white wheat mill 2-2 1/2 cups of hard white wheat berries
Topping
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mill 2–2½ cups hard white wheat berries to make 3–3½ cups freshly milled flour. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water (110°F), 2 tablespoons instant yeast (or active dry), ¼ cup sugar, and ⅓ cup olive oil. Stir and let sit 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
- Whisk in 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Transfer mixture to a mixer. Gradually add freshly milled flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms (up to 3½ cups flour). Scrape sides as needed.
- Knead with the mixer for about 5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape into smooth balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Cover loosely and let rise 10–15 minutes, until puffy.
- Whisk 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water. Brush over buns and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.