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Red and Blue Burger Buns

Red and Blue Burger Bun Recipe

These homemade red and blue burger buns are perfect for your 4th of July cookout!
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 packet fast rise yeast
  • 2 teaspoons gel food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Combine milk, water and butter and heat to between 115°F and 125°F.
  2. Place 1 cup bread flour, sugar, salt, 1 egg, dry yeast and gel food coloring in a mixing bowl. Add heated liquid and beat at a medium speed for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in remaining 1 cup of flour.
  3. On a floured surface knead the dough for about 10 minutes until firm and smooth. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Divide dough into 6 equal sized balls. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
  5. Beat the remaining egg in a bowl, brush the egg over the buns and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 17 minutes.