Best Toasted Burger Buns Recipes

TOASTED BURGER BUNS

Steps:

• I think the taste and the texture of buns are best when lightly toasted. To toast a bun on a grill, grill pan, or griddle, split the bun open, place it cut side down on the grill, and grill until light golden brown, about 10 seconds. Alternatively, you can place the split bun halves cut side up on a baking sheet and cook them under a preheated broiler until light golden brown, about 30 seconds. Keep a close eye on them and don't let them get too brown or else that texture will take on a life of its own and defeat the purpose of starting with a soft bun.

FRENCH TOASTED BUNS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Dip both sides of each bun into egg mixture. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the syrup and dried fruit; cook over medium heat until heated through. Serve with French Toasted buns.

TOASTED GARLIC HAMBURGER BUNS

Steps:

• Place 1/2 cup of the water, sugar and yeast in a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
• Let stand for 2-3 min or until yeast is dissolved.
• Add remaining 1/2 cup water, 1 Tbs of the oil and 1 cup of the flour.
• Beat at low speed until combined.
• Add the salt.
• With the mixer running, slowly add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Beat at medium low speed for 5 min or until smooth and elastic.
• Place in a greased medium sized bowl, turn over to grease both sides.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 min or until doubled in size.
• Gently punch down the dough to deflate.
• Place on a lightly floured surface.
• Divide the dough into 6 pieces.
• Form each piece inot a ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Cover with a towel and let stand for 3 minute.
• Flatten into 3 3/4-inch rounds.
• Cover again with a towel and let rest for 15 minute.
• Place another lightweight baking sheet or pan on top of the towel covering the buns. This will act as a weight, making the buns flatter and more even.
• Let the buns rise again for 25 min or until doubled in size. The dough should hold slight indentation when gently pressed.
• Meanwhile, heat the oven to 375ºF.
• With the side of a knife, mash the garlic with a dash of salt until a fine paste forms, or you can use a mini food processor.
• Place in a small cup and stir in the remaining 1 Tbs of olive oil.
• Brush the tops of the buns with the garlic mixture.
• Bake for 20 min or until golden brown and bottoms sound hollow when gently tapped.
• Cool completely on a wire rack.

HOMEMADE HAMBURGER BUNS

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
• Place yeast into bowl of a large stand mixer; whisk in 1/2 cup flour and warm water until smooth. Let stand until mixture is foamy, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Whisk 1 egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt thoroughly into yeast mixture. Add remaining flour (about 3 cups).
• Fit a dough hook onto stand mixer and knead the dough on low speed until soft and sticky, 5 to 6 minutes. Scrape sides if needed. Poke and prod the dough with a silicone spatula; if large amounts of dough stick to the spatula, add a little more flour.
• Transfer dough onto a floured work surface; dough will be sticky and elastic but not stick to your fingers. Form the dough lightly into a smooth, round shape, gently tucking loose ends underneath.
• Wipe out stand mixer bowl, drizzle olive oil into the bowl, and turn dough over in the bowl several times to coat surface thinly with oil. Cover bowl with aluminum foil. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
• Transfer dough to a floured work surface and pat to flatten bubbles and form into a slightly rounded rectangle of dough about 5x10 inches and about 1/2 inch thick. Dust dough lightly with flour if needed. Cut dough into 8 equal pieces. Form each piece into a round shape, gently tucking ends underneath as before.
• Use your hands to gently pat and stretch the dough rounds into flat disc shapes about 1/2 inch thick. Arrange buns about 1/2 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Dust buns very lightly with flour. Drape a piece of plastic wrap over the baking sheet (do not seal tightly). Let buns rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat 1 egg with milk in a small bowl, using a fork, until mixture is thoroughly combined. Very gently and lightly brush tops of buns with egg wash without deflating the risen dough. Sprinkle each bun with sesame seeds.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, 15 to 17 minutes. Buns will stick together slightly where they touch. Let cool completely, tear the buns apart, and slice in half crosswise to serve.