Homemade Hamburger Bun

Yields 12

2 Tbsp. dry active yeast

2 cups milk

1 Tbsp. sugar

2 Tbsp. honey

5 cups bread flour

1 Tbsp. salt

2 Tbsp. olive oil

Topping:

Sesame seeds

Egg wash

Heat milk to between 90-100° F.  Dissolve yeast and sugar in milk.  Allow to rest 10 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl or kitchen mixer with dough hook, mix 4 cups of flour, honey, yeast mixture and oil.  Allow dough to proof in a warm draft-free environment for 30 minutes.

Punch down dough and mix in salt.  Add additional cup of flour if needed. Allow dough to rest again 30 minutes. 

With a bench scraper cut dough into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls.  Allow balls to rise, 15 minutes. 

Brush balls with egg wash and sprinkle tops with sesame seeds.  Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve sliced open in middle with burgers. 

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