Burger Buns

BBQ season is upon us.  If you feel like making your own bread, have at it. 

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Ingredients

• 2 cups water, warm
• 1 tsp. sugar (I use maple syrup)
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ½ tsp. salt

Method

1. Dissolve sugar in water
2. Add yeast to water and set aside to bloom
3. Combine flours and salt in a large bowl and mix
4. Once yeast has formed a spongy layer at the top of the water, add liquid to flours
5. Mix until well-combined
6. Let dough sit in bowl with damp towel on top to rise for 1-3 hours
7. After the dough has risen, pour onto flour-dusted surface
8. Knead dough for 5-10 minutes
9. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces (this makes slider-size buns)
10. Roll out each piece into a flat disc approximately ½ inch thick
11. Place bread on parchment-lined baking sheet
12. Bake in oven preheated oven for 15-20 minutes
13. Let rest for 10-20 minutes after taking them out of oven
14. Enjoy!

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