Cheesy Herb Burger Buns
These homemade burger buns filled with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs are guaranteed to elevate your next cookout!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water (250 ml)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 ½ cups bread flour (420 grams)
- 1 packet Red Star Platinum Yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
- 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or cheese of your choice (100 grams)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary sage, thyme, and chives
- 1 large egg + 1 teaspoon water , beaten for egg wash
Optional topping:
- 2 tablespoons butter , melted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Combine the water, milk, and butter in a small saucepan and warm over medium low heat to 120-130 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 cups of the bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer, or in a large bowl if you plan to mix by hand.
- Pour the warm water mixture into the bowl and stir with a dough whisk or wooden spoon until combined.
- Add the beaten eggs, cheese, and herbs and stir until combined.
- Use dough hook to knead dough on low speed. Add the remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough comes together into a ball and begins to clear the sides of the bowl, but is still sticky to the touch. You may not need all of the flour.
- Continue to knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Gently punch down dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Shape into rounds and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes more. Once or twice while rising, gently pat the tops of the buns, encouraging them to rise laterally.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush the tops of the buns with the egg wash and bake until golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- If desired, brush tops of the warm buns with melted butter and top with grated cheese and fresh herbs.
- Buns are best enjoyed the day they are baked, but will keep at room temperature for 3 days.
Notes
NOTES:
- If you'd rather use dried herbs, decrease amount to 1 tablespoon.
- I like to use a digital kitchen scale to ensure all my buns are the same size.
- These buns freeze very well. Wrap tightly in foil and freeze for up to 1 month. Warm in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until warm.
Calories: 359kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 93mg, Sodium: 700mg, Potassium: 101mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 479IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 178mg, Iron: 1mg
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