Airy Hamburger Buns Recipe

Ingredients for Airy Hamburger Buns

• 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
• Maple Syrup
• Vinegar
• Oil
• Gluten
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Instant Yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt

How to Make Airy Hamburger Buns

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 large egg. Whisk until the yeast is dissolved.
2. Stir in ¼ cup melted unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon of salt.
3. Gradually add 3 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. The dough will be sticky.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
5. Once doubled, gently add another 1-2 cups of flour, until the dough is no longer sticky and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. (If using a stand mixer, knead on low speed for 5 minutes).
7. Divide the dough into 6-9 equal pieces.
8. Shape each piece into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each bun.
9. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and let the buns rise for another 45 minutes.
10. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
12. Brush the warm buns with melted butter.
13. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite burgers, sloppy joes, or simply with butter!