Big Mac Veggie Burgers with Whole Wheat Buns
In Taiwan we don't get snow days, instead typhoon days. I'd rather wake up to a world covered in snow than howling winds, but the excuse to stay indoors is always welcomed. It only seemed right to bake some kind of bread on a cool and dreary day. (I love rainy days!) I just tried this bun recipe, and it turned out quite well. I am always looking for ways to make things healthier, so next time I plan on omitting most of the sugar and adding more whole wheat flour. I got the vegetarian patty recipe from Zach's Mom 2 summers ago, and they have quickly become our favorite veggie burger!
Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
2 Tablespoons Active Dry Yeast
1 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons Warm Water
1/3 Cup Oil
1/4 Cup Sugar or less
1 Egg
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups All-Purpose
1 3/4 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir in the oil and sugar, and let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.
Add the egg, salt, white flour, and 1 1/2 cups of the wheat flour, combining until it forms a soft dough. Add the additional 1/4 cup of wheat flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands. Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes or so.
Divide the dough into 8 pieces, shape each into a thick disc, and place them on baking sheets about 3 inches apart.
Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Lightly cover the balls of dough and let them rest for about 10 minutes (or longer if you wish).
Pop them in the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until nicely browned. Cool on a wire rack. Yields 8 buns.
Big Mac Veggie Burgers
½ c. garbanzo beans (1/4 c before soaking)
½ c water
1 c uncooked rolled oats
1 c finely chopped walnuts
1 med. Onion, minced
1-2 t salt
1 t sage
Whiz in blender, transfer to a bowl. Add and mix with spoon. Form patties in oiled skillet, brown both sides over med. Heat. Don’t rush- cover for 1st side serve in buns or in casserole with gravy.
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| Mixing up the ingredients after they've been blended. |
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| Frying the burgers. |
