Hamburger Buns

So light, soft and delicious.  Will make any burger better.  Sometimes I like to add a little bit of garlic salt to the top of the bun before baking.

HAMBURGER BUNS
(6 buns)

Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons bread flour

*2 tablespoons water

*1/4 cup whole milk

*1/2 cup warm whole milk (95-100 degrees)

*1 tablespoon active dry yeast

*2 1/2 cups bread flour

*1 fine sea salt (if using regular salt 1 1/4 teaspoons)

*2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

*1 large egg

*1 large egg yolk

*3 tablespoons butter, softened

*1 large egg

*1/4 teaspoon whole milk

*1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Directions:
~In a small saucepan, whisk 2 tablespoons bread flour, water, and 1/4 cup whole milk until it's smooth.

~Heat over medium-low heat until it forms a thick paste (about 15-20 seconds.

~Remove from heat and set aside.

~In a small bowl, lightly whisk 1/2 cup warm milk and yeast.

~Set aside and allow to proof for about 10 minutes.

~In a large mixing bowl with a dough hook, mix flour, salt, and sugar together.

~Mix in egg & egg yolk.

~Mix in yeast mixture and flour paste mixture.

~Once it's all mixed well, add in butter one tablespoon at a time.

~Allow to knead for 5-7 minutes, until dough is lightly sticky (add a very little flour if needed) If kneading by had to it for 10-12 minutes.

~Shape dough into a ball.

~Grease a large clean bowl, place dough into bowl, and cover until dough doubles In size (about 1 1/2 - 2 hours).

~Punch dough down.

~Place on a clean lightly floured surface.

~Divide dough into 6 pieces.

~Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray.

~Roll each dough into a small ball

~Place onto prepared cookie sheet about 2  1/2 inches apart.

~Sprinkle tops with a small amount of flour 

~Lightly cover dough with plastic wrap.

~Allow dough to rise for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until doubled in size.

~In a small bowl, beat egg and milk together.
~Very gently brush egg was over top of dough.
~Sprinkle seed mixture over top of buns.

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
~Bake for 16-18 minutes or until tops are browned.
~Let cool completely.
~Slice in half crosswise before using.