bread - Basic Hamburger Bun Recipe with 4 Variations

  • 8
  • 10 mins
  • 35 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1 1 Tbsp. 1 heaping Tbsp. yeast
  • 3 3 3 cups Mama’s Almond or Coconut Blend Flour
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
  • 1 1 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 3 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 2 2 eggs or Mama’s Flax Eggs, see below
  • 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup canola oil or olive oil
  • Variations
  • 1/2 to 2 the batter 1/2 cup fresh minced onion, allow to rise for 2 hours, baste top with egg white wash or warm water, then add minced onion on top of the buns.
  • to Seed Buns– Allow to rise for two hours, baste with egg white wash or warm water, sprinkle tops with Sesame Seeds.
  • to Seed Buns– Allow to rise for two hours, baste with egg white wash or warm water, sprinkle tops with Sesame Seeds.
  • to to Allow to rise for two hours, baste with egg white wash or warm water, sprinkle tops with Sesame Seeds. If desired, mix in two minced garlic cloves to batter.
  • 2 1/2 5 2 Eggs. Simmer 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds with 1/2 cup warm water over medium low heat for about 5 minutes or until thickened. Cool. This equals 2 eggs.

Preparation

Step 1

In a liquid measuring cup, mix together warm water and yeast. Set aside until foamy.
In stand mixer, add flour, xanthan gum, salt, sugar, and (minced onions for onion buns). With mixer running on low speed, slowly pour in yeast mixture, then oil, then eggs or flax eggs. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes.
Using a 2 inch scoop, scoop heaping scoops of dough into 6-7 four inch cake pans or mini quiche pans. Run your rubber scraper under hot water, and then use it to spread and smooth out the tops of the batter. Cover with dry towel and allow to rise for about 2 hours.
Mix together 1 egg white with 1 tsp. water and gently baste the tops of the bread. Sprinkle with desired topping, onions, sesame seeds, poppy seeds or herbs.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.