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Hamburger Buns

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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Buns
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Yeast
  • 1 cup Water, warm
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 lb Flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer with Bread Hook

Method
 

    A tangzhong involves whisking together flour and liquid and cooking it over gentle heat, resulting in a paste that transforms even a basic dough into something extraordinary.
  1. Combine 1/3 of the flour with the liquid. Mix until smooth. Cook over medium heat until it forms a pasty dough.
  2. Mix yeast, sugar and water. Whisk together and add egg. Whisk again.
  3. Add Flout to mixer bowl. Slowly add liquid ingredients and tangzhong. Mix until smooth. Dough should be moist and smooth.
  4. Drizzle bowl with olive oil. Roll dough to cover with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and proof until double in size.
    Roll dough to rectangle about 12 x 8 inches. Cut into 8 equal buns. Place on bun pans or parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until double.
  5. Brush on egg wash. Bake at 375 until golden brown. About 20 minutes.