Sunday, May 10, 2009

Whole Wheat Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns

With grilling season upon us and many of us getting ready to fire up the grill and enjoy some hamburgers or brats grilled to perfection, what would be better than making our own whole wheat buns? I have not had good success making my own burger buns in the past. Until now, that is. This recipe is from www.momadvice.com and it is delicious and easy to make. Just through all the ingredients in the bread maker and with a little shaping and a little extra rising time, you'll have wonderful homemade buns in no time!

Whole Wheat Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns

1 cup water
1 egg
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup shortening (can substitute canola oil instead)
1/4 cup sugar
3 tsp yeast

Place all ingredients in bread pan, select dough setting and press start. When dough has risen enough, the machine will beep. Remove bread pan, and turn out dough onto a floured countertop. Gently roll and shape the dough into a 12-inch rope. With a sharp knife, divide dough into 8 pieces for hamburger buns or 12 for hot dog buns. Grease a baking sheet. Roll pieces of dough into balls and flatten for hamburger buns or shape into 6 inch rolls for hot dog buns. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise in warm oven 10 to 15 minutes until almost doubled. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake 10 minutes to 12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on racks. When ready to use, split buns horizontally.
** These will keep in plastic bag in the freezer for 3 to 4 weeks.

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