Only in a grocery store can one make the statement "I want bigger buns" and make perfect sense. Packaged hamburger buns are tiny; although I didn't whip out my measuring tape, I would estimate they are about 4 inches in diameter. Even the ones labeled "giant" are only a half an inch wider. My hubby makes huge patties for the grill, so the buns must accommodate. The solution? Homemade buns.
The best recipe I've found for homemade hamburger buns is by Marg on RecipeZaar and can be found here. With one bite of a juicy charcoaled ground beef patty wrapped in that BIG, tender bread, fragrant with yeast, the mixing and rising time becomes a distant memory.
This recipe is very adaptable to additions such as whole wheat pastry flour, herbs, sesame seeds or poppy seeds. The last time I made them I added chopped fresh rosemary to the dough.
Try it. You'll never want small buns again.
11 comments:
Oh Granny, you are so cute! I love your titles! I've been waiting for a new post from you and I'm so happy to see one today!
Granny..... BWAHAHAAHAH!
Granny, I'm glad you're finally able to admit your big bun preference!! I think I like big buns too. I saw that you made that bun recipe before and I wanted to try it- thanks for the reminder! I don't like flimsy grocery store buns. Great pic!
I, too have been waiting for a new post from you!
I think "Anonymous" said it best: BWAHAHAHAHA! :) I love your clever posts, Granny.
the buns in the stores here are either much too small for my burgers or way too big...I can never find ones that are just right (geez, I sound like Goldilocks).
Dishy & JPee, thanks! Just keepin' it real :)
HoneyB, thank you & I'm looking forward to seeing your Daring Bakers submission.
Anonymous, you crack me up--I've been BWAHAH'd!
Lobs, pardon me, but I'm laughing my buns off at your comment!
Heeeeheee... I figured out how not to be anonymous anymore. :) I figured you'd know it was me! ;)
Susie, I did think it was you but then I started doubting myself. I'm glad to find out it was you!
These buns are the best ever! Mom made them with my fav Teriyaki-Onion burgers and it was so yummy. From jenni-loohoo
I am LOL--JenniLooHoo--hee hee hee!
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