Spicy American Burger Buns
Soft, warm, yeasty buns to elevate your burgers, topped with a spicy kick from kimchi.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups warm water
- ●2 teaspoons yeast
- ●3 cups all-purpose flouruse high-protein flour for better rise
- ●1 tablespoon sugar
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 cup, finely chopped kimchi
- ●1 large, beaten egg
- ●2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until yeast is activated.
- 2
Add flour, salt, and chopped kimchi to the bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Add beaten egg and melted butter to the dough. Mix until a sticky ball forms.
- 4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- 6
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Punch down the dough and divide it into 4-6 equal pieces, depending on desired bun size.
- 8
Shape each piece into a ball and then flatten it slightly into a disk.
- 9
Place the buns on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each bun.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 11
Let the buns cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.