The third time proved to be the charm for my hamburger bun making attempts. This time I went straight to King Arthur for a proven recipe. These buns were soft, with an incredible flavor and aroma from the warm onions. I made these to go with Smokey Grilled Chicken Bacon Cheeseburgers last week and it was a great combination!
Caramelized Onion Rolls – Whole Wheat
Recipe adapted from and with thanks to King Arthur Flour
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- Dough:
- 3/4 cup lukewarm water adjust this as needed, up to one cup total
- 1 tablespoon yeast
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour I used freshly ground hard white wheat
- 2 cups AP flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted or room temperature
- 1 large egg
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions
- Optional: 1 egg white beaten with 1 tablespoon water I completely forgot this step
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Combine all of the dough ingredients in a large bowl and mix, then knead, whether by hand or mixer or machine. Knead them until they form a soft, somewhat tacky dough.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, large enough for the dough to double in size. Cover with a thin towel and let rise about an hour, until it is doubled in size.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased baking sheet and press/roll/pat it into roughly a 12x17 rectangle. Sprinkle the dough with the caramelized onions and then roll the dough into a log. Using a knife, divide the dough into 8 slices. Place the buns onto a lightly greased baking sheet and then press down on them, flattening them to about 3" wide. Cover the rolls again and let rise about an hour, or until they are puffy.
- Towards the end of the rise time, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Just prior to baking, either glaze the rolls with the egg wash (I forgot this step) or brush the rolls with butter. Bake the rolls at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and the feel set to the touch.
- Remove to wire rack to cool.Store in an airtight container if not eaten immediately. Enjoy!
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Dzoli says
This must be yummy.Loev caramelized onions and was so happy to find a recepie to make a batch:)
Sue/the view from great island says
I really need to be at your house at dinnertime.
My Journey With Candida says
If Sue comes to your house, I am coming with her.
[email protected] Eats Girl says
Oh, wow. I'm making these soon! I've been looking for a great hamburger bun recipe! YUM!
The Starving Student says
I love how the onion is swirled into them, they look wonderful!
Words Of Deliciousness says
Yum,I love the onions in the rolls. These rolls would make any kind of sandwich taste great.
Debbi says
I'm coming to dinner at your house with everyone else :)I love onion rolls..and these again look so yummyDo I say that enough?Debbi
Mary says
You all would be welcome. Thank you so much for the sweet comments. You've made me grin. Have a fabulous day!
Erin @ Cooking on Whim says
You had me at caramelized onions! 🙂
Jenn says
I bet those were so amazingly flavorful!
The Big C and Me says
Oh those look fabulously delicious! Have to try this!-Renn