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In this video, Chef John from foodwishes.com guides viewers through the process of making homemade hamburger buns, emphasizing their superior quality over store-bought options. He begins by activating dry active yeast with warm water and all-purpose flour, then incorporates ingredients like an egg, melted butter, sugar, and salt, using a stand mixer to knead the dough to a soft and sticky consistency. After allowing the dough to rise until doubled in size, he deflates it, shapes it into a rectangle, and cuts it into eight pieces, arranging them on a baking sheet for optimal spacing. Following a second rise, the buns are egg-washed, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked to perfection, creating a soft, supple texture ideal for supporting a hamburger. Chef John highlights the simplicity and rewarding outcome of the process, encouraging viewers to try the recipe from foodwishes.com.
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In this part of the video, Chef John from foodwishes.com demonstrates how to make homemade hamburger buns. He starts by combining dry active yeast with all-purpose flour and warm water, ensuring the yeast is activated. After letting the mixture sit until foamy, he adds an egg, melted butter, sugar, salt, and more flour. Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, he kneads the dough until it reaches a soft and sticky consistency. Chef John emphasizes the importance of the dough being sticky but not too wet, making adjustments as necessary. He then transfers the dough to a floured surface to ensure it’s not overly sticky. Finally, he places the dough in an oiled bowl, covers it, and lets it rise for about two hours until it doubles in size.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to prepare home-made hamburger buns. The process involves unwrapping the dough, removing air bubbles, and shaping it into a rectangle to cut it into eight equal pieces. Each piece is shaped into a mini loaf, checked for uniformity, and placed on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat using the “two-one-two-one” method for optimal spacing. After lightly dusting with flour, the buns are covered with draped plastic to rise at room temperature for about an hour. Preheating the oven to 375°F, preparing an egg wash, and gently brushing it on the buns follows. Sesame seeds are sprinkled on top before baking the buns for approximately 16 minutes. The presenter emphasizes allowing the buns to cool completely before handling.
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In this part of the video, the speaker demonstrates the results of using the “two one two one two” method to shape hamburger buns, which gives them a distinctive, beautiful look. The texture is described as perfect, with a soft, supple, and buttery crumb that is still sturdy enough to support a hamburger. The speaker showcases a medium-rare, half-pound hamburger with the buns, emphasizing their superior quality compared to store-bought options despite the four-hour process involving only about ten minutes of actual work. The perfect bun-to-meat ratio is highlighted, and viewers are encouraged to try making these buns themselves by visiting foodwishes.com for the recipe details. The segment concludes with a playful reference to a famous line and an invitation to enjoy the recipe.