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Whole Wheat Hamburger Bun Recipe

These flavorful and light, homemade whole wheat hamburger buns will quickly become a favorite in your home. They are soft and delicious!
Author kristin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm/hot water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 4.5 - 5 cups freshly milled whole grain flour I like a 50/50 mix of hard red and hard white wheat
  • 1 tbsp yeast
  • 1 tsp vital wheat gluten
  • 1 tbsp sunflower lecithin
  • Egg Wash optional:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp water
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Grind wheat berries to make flour
  • Add water to the mixer and turn on low
  • pour salt into hot water to dissolve
  • add olive oil and honey while mixing
  • add half of the flour
  • add yeast, lecithin and gluten
  • continue mixing
  • add the remainder of the flour until the dough starts to become less wet and pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl
  • knead in mixer or by hand for 7-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
  • cover dough and allow to rise until double in size
  • once doubled, separate dough into 12-15 balls of dough, depending on the size of the buns you want to make
  • shape the buns by using the palm of your hand and tucking the dough into the center of the ball creating a smooth surface on the outside
  • place the shaped buns into a greased casserole dish
  • cover and allow to rise until double in size, again.
  • once doubled in size and fluffy
  • preheat oven to 400* F
  • mix up egg wash and brush it over the top of the fluffy, not-baked hamburger buns then sprinkle with sesame seeds
  • bake for 10-14 minutes depending on bun size
  • buns are done when the tops are golden brown
  • ENJOY!