Beef Burger with Brioche Burger Buns.

Beef Burger with Brioche Burger Buns.

Makes 8.

So delicious, fresh and a real crowd pleaser.

In a large bowl, put in,

-800g mince beef,

-1/2 onion, finely chopped.

-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped,

-1/2tsp paprika,

-1/2tsp cayenne pepper,

-1/2tsp mustard powder,

-salt/pepper.

-2tbsp soy sauce,

-2tbsp chopped parsley.

Mix gently to combine. Don't overwork your meat, it'll be tough.

Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Divide into 8 equal portions.

Shape into 12cm discs.

Place under a hot grill, 5 minutes on each side.

                Brioche Burger Buns.

Makes 8.

Equipment:

Large oven tray lined with greased foil.

Preparation.

-250ml lukewarm water.

-2tbsp caster sugar.

-3tbsp milk.

-2tsp dried yeast.

Stir all the ingredients together and leave aside for 10 minutes.

-100g butter, melted, leave aside.

-1egg+1 egg yolk, whisked, leave aside.

In a large bowl, put in

-620g Strong white flour,

-1tsp of salt, mix well.

Make a well in the centre. 

Add

-yeast mixture,

-melted butter,

-whisked eggs.

Bring the mixture together with your hand to form a rough dough, it will be quite sticky.

On a floured surface knead the dough for around 5 minutes until it's elastic and smooth. Press your thumb on the dough and if it's ready it'll spring back.

Put in an oiled bowl, leave to prove for 2 hours.

After 2 hours.

Briefly knead the dough and divide into 8 equal portions.

Shape each portion into a rough 8cm disc.

Place the buns on the prepared tin, about 2cm apart.

Cover with oiled cling film and leave to prove for a further 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 190c fan forced for 10 minutes.

When ready, brush the buns with

-reserved egg white, beaten with

-1tbsp of milk.

Sprinkle over some sesame seeds.

Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Cool on rack.