Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

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Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Serves 8
Prep time 2 hours
Cook time 25 minutes
Total time 2 hours, 25 minutes
Allergy Wheat
Dietary Vegan
Meal type Bread

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
  • 2 tablespoons date sugar
  • 4 cups whole wheat flour

Toppings (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon milled flax seeds (mixed with 3 tbsp water)
  • sesame seeds
  • poppy seeds
  • garlic (minced)
  • onion (minced)

Directions

1. In a large bowl (I use a KitchenAid mixer), combine water, sweetener and yeast. Stir until yeast is dissolved.
2. Add flour and mix until a smooth dough has formed.
3. Knead for 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a mixer with a dough hook.
4. Cover with a towel and let sit in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size.
5. Punch down and divide into 8 equal pieces.
6. Shape each piece into a flat circle, no more than one inch thick.
7. Place on a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet and let rise for about 1/2 hour.
8. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9. If using topping(s), brush each bun with flax seed and water mixture.
10. Sprinkle with desired topping(s).
11. Bake 25 - 30 minutes.

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