**Chipotle Hamburger Buns

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup very warm water, divided
• 1 pkg yeast
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 4 Tbsp melted butter, divided
• 1 large egg
• 2 chipotles, chopped + 2-3 Tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)
• 3 - 4 cups flour
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• Sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Put 1/2 cup water into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and stir in the sugar. Sprinkle 1 package of yeast over top and let rest 10 minutes.
Add 2 Tbsp melted butter, egg, chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup water.
Add 3 cups flour and salt and turn mixer on to low.
Knead 5-7 minutes, until dough comes together and forms a soft, smooth ball. (Dough should clean the sides of the bowl, add additional flour if necessary.)
Cover the dough, and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a round ball and flatten with your palm to 3 inches across. Place the buns on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for an hour.
Preheat oven to 375.
Brush the buns with 1/2 Tbsp of the melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake 15 - 18 minutes, until golden.
Remove them from the oven, and brush with the remaining melted butter.
Let buns cool before slicing.

Notes

Yields: 8 buns