Description
Delicious and chewy sourdough hamburger buns made with a bubbly starter that elevate your burger experience.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup Active sourdough starter (Bubbly and ready)
- 3 cups Bread flour (Or a mix of all-purpose and whole wheat)
- 1 cup Water (Filtered is best)
- 1 tbsp Sugar or honey (For flavor)
- 1 tsp Salt (Good sea salt if available)
- 2 tbsp Butter (Softened, or olive oil as an alternative)
- 1 large Egg (For brushing)
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix your sourdough starter, flour, water, and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 1 hour.
- Add salt and soft butter to the mixture. Knead until the dough is smooth and somewhat sticky.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 3 to 5 hours until it’s puffy.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured counter and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape the pieces into round buns and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Gently press the buns to flatten slightly, then cover and allow to proof for 2 to 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best results, plan to bake on a day when you can allow plenty of time for rising and proofing.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: bread, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American