Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
- 2 tablespoons date sugar
- 4 cups whole wheat flour
Optional Toppings:
- aquafaba or 1 tbsp milled flax seeds mixed with 3 tbsp water
- sesame seeds
- poppy seeds
- garlic minced
- onion minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl (I use a KitchenAid mixer), combine water, date sugar and yeast. Stir until yeast is dissolved.
- Let sit 5 minutes.
- Add flour and mix until a smooth dough has formed.
- Knead for 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a mixer with a dough hook.
- Cover with a towel and let sit in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size.
- Punch down and divide into 8 equal pieces.
- Shape each piece into a flat circle, no more than one inch thick.
- Place on a non-stick or parchment lined baking sheet and let rise for about 1/2 hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- If using topping(s), brush each bun with aquafaba or flax seed and water mixture.
- Sprinkle with desired topping(s).
- Bake 25 - 30 minutes.
Can I use Spelt flour instead?
Yes
I made these tonight. I’d add a teaspoon of salt to the dough. I had to sub some other flours (bread and AP) as I didn’t have enough WW flour, but they came out pretty good! I also have to get better at making them uniform size. Mine were all over the place in terms of size, LOL!!
Thanks for the feedback! I follow a no salt, sugar, and oil wfpb diet, so most of my recipes do not contain those ingredients.
Got it, you’re hardcore in a GOOD way, LOL. I’m not quite there yet on the salt, but I try to follow the rest. of your way of eating. I’m making another batch today! One quick question – how do you keep the dough from sticking to your bowl when you let it rise? I’d usually use some Crisco. I didn’t do that this time and my dough stuck pretty significantly. Thanks!!
I usually sprinkle some flour on the bowl before placing the dough to rise. That way it doesn’t stick.
Hello! It took some real searching to find a recipe for a whole wheat, no oil recipe for hamburger buns, and I thank you so much! My problem is that there is no way I will be able to get date sugar. Would it work to sub pure, organic maple syrup?
Yes, you can sub any sweetener or omit. I am sorry it took so long to reply. I didn’t get a notification.
I do thank you for taking the time to answer. Now I can cook away!
Hello! Is it possible to freeze the dough for future use?
Yes! I recommend wrapping in plastic wrap and then place in a ziplock bag.
Could I use the Bobs Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free flour mix?
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. I was on vacation. You can try it, but I have no idea how it will turn out. Please let me know if you have attempted.
Thanks so much for being oil free vegan! I made these without sugar as well, and they turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!