Spelt Hamburger Buns

My sister Adrienne called me with an idea for a recipe.  She recommended homemade hamburger buns. I have made hamburger buns before, and yes they are so very yummy compared to store bought.  My recipe is a variation of the King Arthur Flour recipe found here.  I found a combination of Spelt flour and 00 Tipo flour together make a tender yet whole grain bread.  This recipe is using that combination. I think you will agree these buns are delicious and wonderful with a hamburger patty on them.

 They look so pretty, I think I might cry.

Ingredients for this recipe are:

• 3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm Water (microwave for 30 seconds)
• 2 tablespoons melted Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cups 00 Tip Flour (Cake flour can also be substituted)
• 1 1/2 cups Spelt Flour (Whole Wheat Flour can be substituted) 
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast
• Use the smaller amount of water in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate); and something in between the rest of the time.

 Mix all ingredients together in stand mixer until a uniform ball is formed.

 Allow to rise in a very large oiled bowl covered for 1-2 hours or until doubled.

 Look it doubled.

 Carefully deflate dough and divide into 8 balls.

Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit

 Flatten balls and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

 Brush buns with melted butter.  

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.

Cool buns on rack.

Enjoy!

• Spelt Hamburger Buns
• Printable Recipe Found Here
  
  
• 3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm Water (microwave for 30 seconds)
• 2 tablespoons melted Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cups 00 Tip Flour (Cake flour can also be substituted)
• 1 1/2 cups Spelt Flour (Whole Wheat Flour can be substituted) 
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Instant Yeast
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• Use the smaller amount of water in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate); and something in between the rest of the time.

Mix all ingredients together in stand mixer until a uniform ball is formed.

Allow to rise in a very large oiled bowl covered for 1-2 hours or until doubled.

Carefully deflate dough and divide into 8 balls.

Flatten balls and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Preheat oven to 375 Fahrenheit

Cover dough and allow to rise for 1 hour.

Brush buns with melted butter.  

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.

Cool buns on rack.

Enjoy!