Bacon and Beer Burger Buns
Time: 3 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 C Milk
- 1 C Stout Beer (any flavor)
- 3 T Bacon Grease
- ¼ C Sugar
- 1 ½ tsp Salt
- 5 to 6 C Bread Flour
- 2 ¼ tsp Fast Acting Dry Yeast
- 1 Egg, beaten for egg wash
- ½ lb Fried Bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Add bacon grease, milk, sugar, and salt to a medium sized saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over low to medium heat.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool to 125°F.
- Put 3 C flour and yeast into the electric mixing bowl.
- Add wet ingredients and mix with a dough hook on low speed until it comes together.
- Add remaining flour ¼ C at a time until dough is no longer sticky.
- Turn the mixer to medium speed for 6 minutes or until the dough has a smooth, elastic finish.
- Put dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a wet kitchen towel for about an hour or until the dough has doubled in size (about an hour).
- Punch dough down and divide into 12 equal parts.
- Shape into rolls.
- Place rolls on a pan covered with parchment paper.
- Allow rolls to rise, until they have doubled in size, about 30 - 45 mins.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brush each bun with egg wash and sprinkle with bacon crumbles.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cut in half and add your favorite burger with toppings.
Go Rogue by adding shredded Pepper Jack Cheese to the top of the buns before baking.
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