{"id":23790,"date":"2026-06-13T15:48:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:48:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23790"},"modified":"2026-06-13T15:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:49:08","slug":"better-burger-buns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/better-burger-buns\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Burger Buns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whole wheat hamburger buns that are tender, fluffy, and flavorful? They\u2019re not only possible \u2014 they\u2019re <em>easy<\/em> to pull off! <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/bakers-special-dry-milk\">Baker\u2019s Special Dry Milk<\/a> contributes to the buns&#8217; soft texture, while <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/vital-wheat-gluten\">vital wheat gluten<\/a> helps the buns achieve a lofty rise. A touch of honey adds subtle sweetness, complementing the nutty flavor of the whole wheat.<\/p>\n<p>David \u201cDT\u201d Turner\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/substack.com\/redirect\/777a87dc-bc9d-48f0-898e-bf02acac55e7?j=eyJ1IjoiMWhjNDhhIn0.7ggusEPT9Sa6gQ-wBenPtceaZHEoef9FkPt6OsvR3I0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/substack.com\/redirect\/777a87dc-bc9d-48f0-898e-bf02acac55e7?j%3DeyJ1IjoiMWhjNDhhIn0.7ggusEPT9Sa6gQ-wBenPtceaZHEoef9FkPt6OsvR3I0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781477134533000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hDEP4WXX0geltJE7fQlZr\">100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe__ingredients-header\">\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list\">\n<div class=\"ingredient-section\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Dough<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list--bullets\">\n<li>2 3\/4 cups (311g) <a class=\"product-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/golden-wheat-flour\" data-name=\"Golden Wheat Flour\" data-sku=\"305555\" data-price=\"$5.91\" data-brand=\"KINGARTHUR\" data-topcat=\"Flours\" data-subcat=\"Signature\">King Arthur Golden Wheat Flour<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup (170g) water, lukewarm<\/li>\n<li>4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, at room temperature<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons (63g) honey<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg, at room temperature<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons (27g) <a class=\"product-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/vital-wheat-gluten\" data-name=\"Vital Wheat Gluten\" data-sku=\"100154\" data-price=\"$9.31\" data-brand=\"REPACK\" data-topcat=\"Ingredients\" data-subcat=\"Enhancers &amp; Thickeners\">vital wheat gluten<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons (21g) <a class=\"product-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/bakers-special-dry-milk\" data-name=\"Baker's Special Dry Milk\" data-sku=\"213100\" data-price=\"$9.31\" data-brand=\"RTE REPACK\" data-topcat=\"Ingredients\" data-subcat=\"Enhancers &amp; Thickeners\">King Arthur Baker&#8217;s Special Dry Milk<\/a> or nonfat dry milk<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 teaspoons (9g) table salt<\/li>\n<li>2 1\/4 teaspoons (7g) <a class=\"product-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/saf-red-instant-yeast\" data-name=\"SAF Red Instant Yeast\" data-sku=\"201264\" data-price=\"$8.46\" data-brand=\"LESAFFRE\" data-topcat=\"Ingredients\" data-subcat=\"Yeast\">instant yeast<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ingredient-section\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Topping<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list--bullets\">\n<li>1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"product-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/everything-bagel-topping\" data-name=\"Everything Bagel Topping\" data-sku=\"200024\" data-price=\"$8.46\" data-brand=\"RTE REPACK\" data-topcat=\"Ingredients\" data-subcat=\"Spices &amp; Pantry\">Everything Bagel Topping<\/a> or <a class=\"product-modal\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/artisan-bread-topping\" data-name=\"Artisan Bread Topping\" data-sku=\"100687\" data-price=\"$8.46\" data-brand=\"RTE REPACK\" data-topcat=\"Ingredients\" data-subcat=\"Spices &amp; Pantry\">King Arthur Artisan Bread Topping<\/a>, or the seeds of your choice, optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"field__item\">Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\"><strong>To make the dough<\/strong>: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine all the dough ingredients and mix on medium speed for about 1 minute, pausing to scrape the sides of the bowl halfway through.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\">Increase the speed to medium-high and knead for about 3 more minutes, scraping the bowl halfway through, until a cohesive, tacky dough forms.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\">Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rest until slightly puffy, 60 to 75 minutes.<br \/>\n<aside>\n<h4>Learn more<\/h4>\n<div class=\"article article--embed\" data-created-date=\"2024\/06\/28\" data-utag=\"\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/28\/allow-us-to-reintroduce-this-fan-favorite-flour\" rel=\"bookmark\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/kaf_thumbnail_small_200x135_\/public\/2024-06\/GWComp_2500x1667_RGB.jpg?itok=pwSoQGhx\" srcset=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/kaf_thumbnail_small_200x135_\/public\/2024-06\/GWComp_2500x1667_RGB.jpg?itok=pwSoQGhx 1x, \/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/kaf_thumbnail_small_2x_400x271_\/public\/2024-06\/GWComp_2500x1667_RGB.jpg?itok=gjcqJYBW 2x\" alt=\"Flakey Paratha made with Golden Whole Wheat Flour\" width=\"200\" height=\"135\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__content\">\n<p><span class=\"eyebrow\">Blog<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/28\/allow-us-to-reintroduce-this-fan-favorite-flour\" rel=\"bookmark\">Allow us to reintroduce this fan-favorite flour <\/a><\/h5>\n<p class=\"article__author\">By Laura Scaduto<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\"><strong>To shape the buns:<\/strong> Gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Divide it into six even pieces (about 116g each). Shape each piece into a ball.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\">Place the buns onto a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet or in the lightly greased wells of a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/hamburger-bun-and-mini-pie-pan\">hamburger bun pan<\/a>. (For slightly wider, flatter buns, press the dough balls gently with your hand until they\u2019re about 3&#8243; wide.) Cover and let rise until slightly puffy, about 1 hour; when pressed with a floured finger, an indent should remain. Toward the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F with a rack in the center.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\">Brush the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle with seeds.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\"><strong>To bake the buns<\/strong>: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until deep golden brown. A <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/Thermapen-ONE\">digital thermometer<\/a> inserted into a bun should register at least 205\u00b0F for the best texture.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\">Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on the pan slightly, then transfer to a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/large-cooling-rack\">rack<\/a> to cool completely before slicing and serving.<\/li>\n<li class=\"field__item\"><strong>Storage information<\/strong>: Store leftover whole wheat hamburger buns, well wrapped, at room temperature for several days; freeze for longer storage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whole wheat hamburger buns that are tender, fluffy, and flavorful? They\u2019re not only possible \u2014 they\u2019re easy to pull off! Baker\u2019s Special Dry Milk contributes to the buns&#8217; soft texture, while vital wheat gluten helps the buns achieve a lofty rise. 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