Homemade Sourdough Burger Buns

by AdobeStock/nblxer

3 hours DURATION

20-25 minutes COOK TIME

30 minutes PREP TIME

8 SERVINGS

Directions

• In mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, water, and yeast. Add dry ingredients on top, and then add softened butter.
• Using dough attachment, mix on low until ingredients come together, about 2 minutes. Dough will be sticky. Alternatively, mix with a wooden spoon.
• Turn mixer speed to medium-low and mix 6 to 8 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead by hand.
• Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes. Remove cover, and stretch and fold dough over itself 4 times. Cover again, and let dough rest another 45 minutes.
• Slightly flour work surface. Turn dough out and cut into 8 equal pieces. Shape dough into balls. Lightly grease parchment paper and then put parchment paper on baking sheet. Place dough balls on greased parchment paper and flatten slightly. (If dough balls have seams, place seam side down.)
• Cover dough balls and let rise another 90 minutes until light and puffy.
• Preheat oven to 375 F. If you desire a shinier appearance, brush tops of buns with a mixture of 1 egg and 1 teaspoon water. You can also sprinkle with sesame seeds after adding egg wash.
• Bake buns for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 190 F. Let cool before serving. Slice almost in half, leaving a small hinge to keep bun together.