Burger Buns Recipe

Makes 6 large 12 small buns

Prep time – 4 hrs

Cooking time –15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

•  700g strong white bread flour
• 400ml milk
• 50g butter
• 20g salt
• 20g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 packet dried yeast

Method:

• Place the flour and the butter in a bowl and rub together
• Add the salt, sugar and dried yeast and mix together
• Slightly warm the milk and whisk the egg
• Make a well in the flour and pour in the milk
• Add the egg and mix thoroughly to form a dough, if the dough is to wet add a little more flour
• Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead thoroughly for 10 minutes
• Return the dough to the bowl, cover with cling film and leave in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size
• Turn the dough out onto the work surface and cut to size, this should make approx. 8 large burger buns
• With your hand roll each piece into a ball then press down and shape into a bun
• Place on a lined baking sheet and leave to rise for another 30 minutes
• Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds
• Bake in a hot oven gas mark 8 for approx. 15 minutes until golden brown
• Remove from oven and allow to cool