Sourdough Hamburger Buns

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   In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer such as Kitchen Aid, combine 2 cups sourdough starter with 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour.

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   Mix on low speed until well blended, about 2-3 minutes.

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   Cover slightly with plastic wrap and let sit on the counter for 2 hours.

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   When dough has sat for 2 hours, add to the bread machine pan the milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, egg, salt and sugar.

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   Add the sourdough mixture (I just dumped it in from the bowl).

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   Add the 1 3/4 cup flour and gently smooth out evenly with your hand.

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   Turn on the dough cycle.

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   For the first 5 minutes check dough and add additional water or flour, which ever is needed.

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   When dough cycle is completed turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball.

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    Using a roller, flatten the dough to a large oval 1/2 inch thick.

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    Cut dough into 4 inch rounds using a sharp cutter.

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    Transfer rounds to a greased baking dish.

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    Gather up excess dough and repeat until all dough is used.

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    Brush tops with 1 tablespoon melted butter, cover and let rise.

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    NOTE: The buns will rise some more once placed in the oven.

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    For quick rise starters 1-1 1/2 hours.

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    For slow rise starters 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

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    Bake for 15-18 minutes in 350 F oven or until golden brown.

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    Cool slightly then slice with bread knife before serving. (For best results I think, place on the grill cut side down for 15-20 seconds before applying your burger).

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    NOTE: All starters are different so the amount of flour, water and rise time may be different. For this recipe I used Donna M's SF Starter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.