Sourdough Hotdog Buns

 I let mine rise in a hotdog bread mold, but you can just roll them out if you don't have one.  I normally just this recipe in half, because it's just my husband and I.

SOURDOUGH HOTDOG BUNS

(makes 12)

Ingredients:

*5 1/3 cups bread flour (500 grams)

*1/3 cup sourdough starter (100 grams)

*1 large baked potato (190-200 grams), baked

*1 cup whole milk (225 grams)

*2 large eggs

*1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (20 grams)

*1/2 tablespoon salt (10 grams)

*1/2 cup butter (110 grams)

*1/4 cup butter, melted

*sesame seeds or everything seasoning (optional)

Directions:

~Remove the skin from the baked potato.

~Place warm potato and milk into a blender and blend until smooth (pureed).

~Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add eggs, sugar, and sourdough starter.

~Mix until the sourdough has dissolved.

~Add bread flour and salt and stir  until it's shaggy.

~Knead dough until it's soft and elastic (stretch & fold, being careful not to tear the dough).

~Form the dough into a ball and place into a greased bowl.

~Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel, and allow to rise in a draft free area for about 4 hours or until doubled in size.

~Cut dough into 12 equal pieces.

~Roll each piece into a ball and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes, covered with a damp towel.

~Roll each ball into a rectangle and roll lengthwise tucking in the ends.

~Place dough onto a cookie sheet or hot dog mold.

~Cover and allow to rise for 4 hours or doubled in size.

~Gently brush melted butter over the top of the dough.

~Sprinkle desired amount of sesame seeds or everything seasoning over the top of the dough.

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Bake for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown .

~Allow to cool for 15 minutes, before slicing open to use.