Sourdough Hamburger Buns

Sourdough Hamburger Buns

Golden-crusted buns with a tender, slightly tangy crumb that comes from my treasured sourdough starter. The combination of rye and potato flour creates an incredibly soft texture that holds up beautifully to even the juiciest burgers, making every backyard barbecue feel a little more sp...

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

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Servings

6 servings

Ingredients

  • 170 gramswarm water -- between 110 and 115 degrees
  • 1 1/4 teaspoonsinstant yeast
  • 1 tablespoonhoney
  • 170 gramssourdough discard
  • 240 gramsall-purpose flour
  • 27 gramsdark rye flour
  • 2 tablespoonspotato flour
  • 2 tablespoonsnon-fat dry milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoonsKosher salt
  • 1/4 cupunsalted butter

toppings

  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoonwater
  • seeds or seasonings

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 6 servings)

Calories341
Total Fat9g
Saturated Fat5g
Cholesterol21mg
Sodium735mg
Total Carbohydrates56g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars4g
Protein10g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve the yeast in the water and stir in the honey. Let stand until a thin layer of foam forms on the top, .

  2. 2

    Weigh and combine your dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.

  3. 3

    Put the yeast mixture and sourdough starter in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Combine on slow speed for . Add the flour mixture and mix on low until a sticky cohesive dough forms for 2 to .

  4. 4

    Stop your mixer, and scrape the bowl if necessary. Add the butter and mix at medium to medium-high speed for . The dough should be smooth and stretchy.

  5. 5

    Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm environment for . Remove the dough from the bowl. Fold over on itself to de-gas the dough and place it on a lightly floured work surface. Divide the dough into six equal pieces weighing 120 grams each. Shape the dough into balls and place on a lightly-greased or parchment-lined baking sheet or into lightly greased wells of a hamburger pan. (Press the dough down slightly if you're using a hamburger pan. They should come close to the edges of the well).

  6. 6

    If the dough is sticky, lightly dust the tops of the buns with flour. Cover the buns lightly with plastic wrap and let rise for 60 to .

  7. 7

    Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 20 to , until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 190-degrees F.

  8. 8

    If desired, brush with egg mixture or brush with egg mixture and top with sesame seeds or your favorite bun topping.