Toasted Garlic Hamburger Buns

Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water, divided (110 f-115 f)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 -2 1/2 cups bread flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large garlic cloves

Recipe

• 1 place 1/2 cup of the water, sugar and yeast in a large bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
• 2 let stand for 2-3 min or until yeast is dissolved.
• 3 add remaining 1/2 cup water, 1 tbs of the oil and 1 cup of the flour.
• 4 beat at low speed until combined.
• 5 add the salt.
• 6 with the mixer running, slowly add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• 7 beat at medium low speed for 5 min or until smooth and elastic.
• 8 place in a greased medium sized bowl, turn over to grease both sides.
• 9 cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 min or until doubled in size.
• 10 gently punch down the dough to deflate.
• 11 place on a lightly floured surface.
• 12 divide the dough into 6 pieces.
• 13 form each piece inot a ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• 14 cover with a towel and let stand for 3 minute.
• 15 flatten into 3 3/4-inch rounds.
• 16 cover again with a towel and let rest for 15 minute.
• 17 place another lightweight baking sheet or pan on top of the towel covering the buns. this will act as a weight, making the buns flatter and more even.
• 18 let the buns rise again for 25 min or until doubled in size. the dough should hold slight indentation when gently pressed.
• 19 meanwhile, heat the oven to 375ºf.
• 20 with the side of a knife, mash the garlic with a dash of salt until a fine paste forms, or you can use a mini food processor.
• 21 place in a small cup and stir in the remaining 1 tbs of olive oil.
• 22 brush the tops of the buns with the garlic mixture.
• 23 bake for 20 min or until golden brown and bottoms sound hollow when gently tapped.
• 24 cool completely on a wire rack.