The Whopper

Ingredients:

Potato Buns:

·         200g Warm Milk (90℉)

·         9g Yeast

·         70g Sugar

·         1 Egg (Room Temperature)

·         1 Egg Yolk (Room Temperature)

·         625g Bread Flour

·         4 tbs Butter

·         15g Dough Conditioner

·         150g Mashed Potatoes                                                        

·         10g Salt

·         1 Egg + Splash of Milk (Egg Wash)

The Whopper

·         1-2 lbs Ground Beef

·         Sliced American Cheese

·         Tomato

·         Onions

·         Lettuce

·         Ketchup

·         Mayo

·         Salt and Pepper to Taste

Pickles:

·         1 Cucumber (Sliced)

·         1 Cups Vinegar

·         ½ Cup Water

·         Fresh Dill

·         Salt & Pepper to Taste

Method:

Potato Buns:

1.       Blend the warm milk, yeast, half the sugar(~35g), 1 egg and 1 egg yolk

2.       In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, mashed potatoes, dough conditioner, salt, softened butter & yeast mixture. Kneed for 10 minutes or until the dough forms

3.       Place the dough ball into a lightly greased bowl covered with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour

4.       Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it into 12 even dough balls

5.       Pro Tip: you can freeze any of the leftover dough! Just leave the frozen dough out on the counter for 4 hours or in the fridge overnight

6.       Place the dough balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet and then into a covered container. Rise for an additional 1.5-2 hours

7.       Once Risen, brush with an egg wash and sprinkle over sesame seeds (optional). Then bake in a 365° oven for 17 minutes.

Pickles:

1.       Place the sliced cucumber into a reusable food container

2.       Pour the vinegar, water and fresh dill into a measuring cup. Microwave for 2 minutes, then pour over cucumbers.

The Whopper:

1.       Form the beef into 1/3 pound patties and season with salt and pepper

2.       Sear on a cast iron skillet or on a flame broiler for 4 minutes a side. Place on the American cheese and cook until melted

3.       To construct the burger, place down the bottom bun followed but the mayo and ketchup, next the burger patty, followed by the pickles. 3 onion rings, sliced tomato and fresh lettuce. Finish with the top bun cover with a little more sauce. Enjoy!