50/50 Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
 
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 140g whole wheat flour (about 1 cup), plus a few TBS for kneading/shaping
  • 140g all-purpose flour (about 1 cup), plus a few TBS for kneading/shaping
  • 1 TBS sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
  • ⅔ cup water at 120F
  • 3 TBS neutral flavored oil, such as avocado oil
  • 2 large eggs, divided
  • 1 TBS water
  • Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 140 g whole wheat flour 140 g all-purpose flour, sugar, salt and instant yeast. Stir to combine. Add the hot water, oil and a single (1) egg to the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  2. Using a dough hook on the stand mixer, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, adding about 2 TBS whole wheat flour as it goes to prevent it from sticking to the bowl.
  3. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rest on the counter for 30 minutes at 75 degrees F, or until visibly puffed and enlarged. If your kitchen is cooler, it may take longer, up to an hour.
  4. Dust a work surface with all-purpose flour. Transfer the dough to the floured surface and knead a few times by hand to ensure it is smooth and coated with flour (use more flour if necessary being careful not to use too much). Divide the dough into 8 pieces. A scale can be used to make them even, about 73g each, give or take.
  5. Form each piece into a ball by flattening it, then folding in the 4 edges (like an envelope), then pinching the seams closed. Place it seam side down on a parchment lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
  6. Repeat forming each piece into a ball, then flatten all the balls on the baking sheet using a floured palm. Each piece should now be about 1 inch apart. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel for about 30-45 minutes, or until about doubled in size. They should look almost as large as a finished hamburger bun.
  7. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  8. Make an egg wash by combining an egg and 1 TBS water with a fork until smooth. Gently brush each with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 14-15 minutes, or until evenly browned across the tops.
  10. When cooled, slice buns in half and serve with burgers or sandwiches.
Recipe by Alisons Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/50-50-whole-wheat-hamburger-buns/