Whole Wheat Veggie Buns

I typically don't like to take the time to make my own burger buns, and end up forgoing them altogether. Yet after searching through countless recipes, I found this one from Kurryleaves, that looked easy enough to make. I was feeling motivated after the amazing Power Packed Adzuki Burgers I had created, and decided to give these buns a try, with slight modifications.

I buy soft white wheat berries in bulk from a local farmer that produces non-GMO crops, and grind it to a flour that creates a fluffier baked product, as opposed to its denser counterparts.

All you need is a coffee grinder, or high powered blender (such as a vitamix), in order to make your own flour. For more information on flours and making your own, click here.

So let's jump into this easy, whole wheat veggie bun recipe!

What you need:

3 cups White, Whole Wheat Flour

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Sea Salt, to taste

1.5 cups lukewarm water

2 tsp Active Dry Yeast

1/2 tsp Maple Syrup (honey or date paste work too!)

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

What you do:

1. Whisk yeast and maple syrup in 1.2 cup of warm water. Set aside until it begins to froth, about 10 minutes.

2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add oil, yeast mixture, and remaining water (1 cup) to dry ingredients and stir until combined. (Add more water or flour if needed).

4. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough well for at least 5 minutes, until it  becomes soft and pliable.

5. Set dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl, covering with a clean towel, and set aside in a warm place for roughly 2 hours. (Dough should double in volume).

6. After dough has risen, punch down the dough and divide into 6 equal parts, shaping in to smooth balls.

7. Place dough ball onto silicon mat, or lightly grease baking tray. (Optional Toppings to add at this point: Sesame Seeds, Chia Seeds, Onion Flakes, Fennel, etc). Leave tray, uncovered, in a warm place until buns have doubled in volume.

8. Bake the buns for about 25 minutes at 200 degrees, or until the tops are lightly browned.

Enjoy with this amazing burger recipe or your own favorite!

Notes:

These buns freeze well and can easily be reheated in the oven or on the grill for a toasted bun. Make sure to slice before freezing for easiest reuse.

If you over stir the dough when combining all the ingredients, your buns may be a bit dry. It is important to stir until just well combined and knead as instructed.

Other uses for these buns: 

Grilled Cheese
Power Packed Adzuki Burgers
Quinoa Cake Stackers
Sloppy Joes

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