Whole wheat burger buns
Method
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1. Mix in the yeast, warm water and a pinch of sugar and set aside for 5 minutes to foam
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2. Mix salt, whole wheat flour and all purpose flour with a whisk to combine
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3. In a big bowl combine the yeast mixture, water, sugar, butter and the flour mixture briefly and set aside for 15 minutes to hydrate the dough.
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4. Now knead the dough for a good 5 minutes by hand until the dough comes together and forms a rough ball. It will still be very very tacky.
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5. Place the dough in a clean bowl ,cover it and let it rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
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6. After risen, deflate the dough gently and divide it into 6 equal parts.
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7. Shape it into 6 smooth balls using the cup of your hands.
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8. Place it in an oiled sheet pan, gently press the tops, brush the tops with butter and sprinkle the seeds generously.
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9. Now let them rise again for about an hour. In the mean time preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C. Bake the buns for about 15-18 minutes, turning the pans once to help in even baking. Once out of the oven cool the buns on a rack.