Family Favorites...40 Minute Hamburger Buns

I bought the book “Best of Country Breads" used, and it’s one of the best investments I’ve made in a cookbook.  The first recipe I tried is this one, for really quick homemade buns.  I bake buns regularly, and can’t even remember when I last purchased any, but although they aren’t really a lot of work, they do take a couple of hours.  So I had to try these…for when I want rolls pronto!  These are almost faster than running to the store.  I always keep extra buns in the freezer.  The recipe cost me 86¢ for a dozen buns.

Dang!  The first time I made these it took me 50 minutes from start to finish…I’ll get better!  I made them in my Kitchenaid using a dough hook and used instant yeast – I’m giving my version of the recipe here.  This is very sticky dough, but they shaped up quickly, and the huge amount of yeast makes them rise fast.  

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   40 Minute Hamburger Buns

  1      Pound  Flour, All-purpose -- 3 1/2 -4 cups

  1      Teaspoon  Salt

  2      Tablespoons  Instant Yeast

  1/4  Cup  Sugar

  1/3  Cup  Salad Oil

  1   Large  Egg

  1   Cup Plus 2 Tablespoons  Water -- 120°-125°

Preheat oven to 425°.  In mixer bowl, weigh or measure flour, salt, yeast and sugar.

Heat water to 120°-125°.  Add salad oil and egg to mixer bowl, mix with paddle attachment.

Add water slowly, mix 2 minutes at low speed.

Change to dough hook; knead 5 minutes or turn out onto floured surface and knead 3-5 minutes by hand.

Turn onto a floured surface.  Do not let rise.  Shape into 12 equal balls, about 2 1/2-2 3/4 ounces each.

Place on a greased or parchment lined half sheet pan or large baking sheet.

Cover and let rest for 10-12 minutes in a warm place. 

Bake at 425° for 8-12 minutes or until golden brown and temperature of buns reaches 190-200° with an instant read thermometer.

Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

1 Dozen     "2 Pounds Dough"

Per Serving: 219 Calories; 7g Fat (29.1% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 18mg Cholesterol; 185mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrat