Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

A golden brown, sesame seed topped fresh milled hamburger bun sits on a wooden cutting board.

5 from 1 vote

These hamburger buns are quick and easy, yet, delicious and fluffy!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword fresh milled flour, Fresh Milled Flour Recipe, fresh milled hamburger buns, Hamburger buns, Quick Bread Recipes, Quick Hamburger Buns, Whole Grains, whole wheat hamburger buns, Yeast

Prep Time 10

Total Time 3

Total Time 3 25

Servings buns

Calories 168kcal

Author Mary Rose

Equipment

1 Stand Mixer optional
1 Baking Sheet
Grain Mill

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup very warm water 105-110 degrees F
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 cup olive oil can use 1/2 of a 1/4 cup
3-3 1/2 cups flour (I use freshly milled whole white wheat) can use store bought whole wheat or unbleached all purpose

Instructions

Add water, yeast, and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix well, cover, and allow to proof for 5-10 minutes. It should be puffy and bubbly once proofed.
Once proofed, add oil, salt, and 3 cups of the flour. Add up to 3 1/2 cups of flour or until the dough cleans the sides of the mixing bowl.
Knead for 6-7 minutes.
Transfer to a large mixing bowl with a little olive oil in it.
Cover, allow to rise 1-2 hours or until doubled.
Punch down. Divide into 12 equal portions. Shape into hamburger bun shapes.
Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes to an hour until poofy.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown taking care to not over bake.
Transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in a plastic bag on the counter for 3-4 days.

Freeze in freezer safe bag for up to 3 months.

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