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Whole Wheat Vegan Hamburger Buns

Whole wheat hamburger buns with seeds on top.
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This healthy homemade whole wheat vegan hamburger buns recipe transforms high protein, high fiber whole wheat into delicious veggie burger buns.

Ingredients

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  • 3 - 4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons plant milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yeast. Place the warm (not boiling water) in a bowl and mix in the maple syrup. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and gently mix it to moisten it. Leave the bowl alone for 15 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. Prepare the dry ingredients. Mix 2 cups of flour with ½ a teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.
  3. Mix the wet and dry ingredients. Dig a well in the center of the flour and pour in the yeast mixture. Add the tablespoon of tahini, and then start mixing until the flour is thoroughly moist.
  4. Make the dough. Start adding flour, a little at a time, mixing with a spoon, and then your hand until you have a moist dough.
  5. Knead the dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, adding more flour if needed. Work the dough until it is smooth and stretchy.
  6. Let the dough rise. Form the dough into a ball, brush a clean bowl with flour, and add the dough ball. Cover and let rise until double (1 – 1 ½ hours). Be sure to place the dough in a warm area of the kitchen.
  7. Make the buns. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a lightly floured surface. Form equal balls, 8 for smaller buns, 6 for larger. Flatten the balls to a thickness of about 1 ½ inch. Place the buns, separated, on the baking tray.
  8. Add the seeds. Combine the pumpkin, flax, and hemp seeds in a small dish. Add the plant milk to a separate small bowl. Lightly brush each bun with the milk and then sprinkle the seeds over the top. Lightly dab a bit more plant milk over the seeds to secure them.
  9. Let the buns rise. Place the buns in a warm place and let them rise for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Bake the buns. Preheat the oven to 400 F. (200 C.). Place the buns in the center of the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden.
  11. Cool and slice. Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack before slicing them.

Notes

  • The number of buns yielded depends on how big you want them. You can also turn this recipe into vegan dinner rolls by forming small, round dough balls before the second rise.
  • If you need a warm place to rise the dough, consider warming the oven to 100 F., turning it off, letting it cool, and then placing the dough in the oven to rise. Be careful that it isn't too hot. Cover the dough, so it doesn't dry out.
  • Whole wheat flour is high in protein and, therefore, dense. If you want fluffier buns, use half white wheat flour or all-purpose flour. In this case, you may need to add more flour as it requires less moisture.
  • To freeze hamburger buns, seal them individually in freezer bags. This makes them easy to thaw as you need them. Also, you won’t need to wrestle them apart.

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