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Homemade Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Homemade Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Soft, honey sweetened buns made with all whole wheat flour, olive oil, and an egg.
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Prep Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 buns
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup warm water 98 to 105 degrees F
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp lecithin granules optional
  • 1 tsp vital wheat gluten
  • 2 ¼ tsp dry active yeast 1 packet
  • 4 ¼ cup whole wheat flour plus more for dusting

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Bloom the yeast. Stir the warm water, honey, and yeast. Rest 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Mix. Whisk in the oil, salt, egg, and lecithin, then stir in the gluten and flour.
  • Knead. Knead 10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  • Rise. Rise covered about 1 hour until doubled.
  • Shape. Divide into 12 balls, set on lined sheets, and rest 30 minutes while the oven heats to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden, then cool completely.

Notes

Substitutions: Maple syrup can replace honey. Skip the lecithin and add 1 teaspoon oil.
Tips: Keep the dough slightly tacky and use warm, not hot, water.
Storage: Room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze.
Keyword Hamburger Buns, Homemade Buns, Whole Wheat, whole wheat hamburger buns