Burger Buns

With our current burger craze we needed something to put the patties in, at least half of the time anyway. So I made these on the fly. The don't have salt in them which I know many bakers will probably be appalled by but since I try not to use oils in my baked goods I turn to baking soda. For me baking soda helps to double the rising process, resulting in fluffier baked goods, as well as help the bread get a nice crunchy brown crust. I consider baking soda an assistance in the kitchen not.

Shopping List

• 1/2 TSP Yeast
• 1 Cup Warm Water
• 1 1/2 Cup Flour
• 1/2 TSP Baking Soda
• 1/2 TSP Honey

Hardware

Silicone Mat

Baking Tray

One Medium Sized Mixing Bowl

One Small Sized Mixing Bowl

Clean Kitchen Towel

Mixing Spoon

Time 2 Hours and 5 Minutes
Prep 1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Cook 20 Minutes
Yield 4-5 Buns

Time To Get Baking!!!

Mix the warm water, yeast and honey together
Let the yeast wake up, set to the side for 15 minutes
Mix together 1 cup of the flour and baking soda then make a well in the center
Once the time is up on the yeast give it a quick whisk
Pour the yeast mixture into the well in the dry mixture
Fold in the flour from the sides and continue to do so until all of the flour and water is combined

Cover and put in a warm place and let rise for 30 minutes
After it has risen, punch down the dough and add 1/4 cup flour into the bowl
Fold the flour into the dough
Sprinkle the rest of the flour onto a clean surface
Roll the dough out of the bowl and onto the floured surface
Knead in any remaining dough
Roll dough into a snake about 1 foot long*
Cut the dough into 4-5 pieces
Position on baking tray and let rise for additional 20 minutes
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Let rolls bake for 20 minutes
When time is up remove from oven and let cool on baking rack
Cut open and stuff with whatever your imagination can come up with

Serving
1 bun with whatever burger or sandwich fixing you desire

Storing and Reheating
Store in paper bag in dry place for 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month
Let thaw, put in oven for 10 minutes at 350 degrees

Nutritional Information
Calories 102
Fat 0g
Carbs 22g
Protein 3g

Cost Information
Recipe Cost:$0.43
Cost Per Serving:$0.07

Tricks
-Sprinkle salt and pepper or sugar and cinnamon before baking to give them an extra flare depending on what they will be used for
-If you would like biscuit sized rolls roll out the dough longer thinner before cutting

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