Quick Sourdough Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

I wanted some quick sourdough hamburger rolls, so made these.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 ounce warm water
• 8 ounces sourdough starter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or room temperature butter
• 1 egg, mixed then divided (half for the dough, half for sticking on the seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6.25 ounces whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon of water
• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Mix the water, sugar, and yeast together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let rest for a few minutes to proof, and measure out the other ingredients.
2. Mix in the oil, half the egg, and salt, then mix in sourdough starter.
   (Mix the other half off with 1 tablespoon of water, and place to the side for later.)
3.  Mix in the flour, then knead for 5 or so minutes to form a smooth dough.
4. Spray the wells of a 6 well mini tart pan with cooking spray.
   (The pan will help the rolls have a nice shape.)
5. Divide the dough into 6 even pieces.
6. Flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand until it's about 3" across, about the width of the mini tart pan well.
7. Place each bun in the well of the mini tart pan.
8. Cover and let rise until noticeably puffy, about 30 minutes.
9. Toward the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 400°F.
10. Brush the buns with the egg wash, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
11. Bake the buns for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden.
12. Remove them from the oven.
13. If desired, brush with a little melted butter so the tops stay soft.

 

Carole's Notes:

We liked these - they worked nicely as buns, and were pretty quick to make up.

The recipe is adapted https://onesweetappetite.com/40-minute-hamburger-buns/ and www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/beautiful-burger-buns-recipe