Everything Slider Buns

It's warming up here in Utah & that means it's time to grill!  Actually, we have grilled twice already.  The first time was March 2nd, 2013.  We could not wait to uncover our grill & fire it up!  The snow has officially melted & it's feeling like Spring, & on some days it even feels like Summer!  This is my absolute favorite time of year.  Spring is so cheery & beautiful & long Summer days make me happy.

Anyway, this slider bun can be used for hamburgers or other fun mini sandwiches.  They are great for BBQ's, potlucks, get-togethers or just for snacking!  They have that yummy "Everything" topping that I love on my bagels & it's just as good on these buns.  I guess I should have pressed mine down a little harder because they look more like rolls instead of buns, but the dough is phenomenally soft & delicious!  It might be my new roll dough go-to recipe!  We loved it!  Stick around for tomorrow's recipe using these cute little buns!  You won't want to miss it!

Everything Slider Buns

Recipe from Confections of a Foodie Bride & lightly re-written by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• For the burger buns:
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 2 1/2 tsp yeast (1 packet)
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or olive) plus more for greasing bowl
• 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg for egg wash
• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• For the Everything topping:
• 2 tsp dried minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried minced onion
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp poppy seeds
• 2 tsp sesame seeds 

1. Add warm water to the bowl of your mixer and stir in the yeast & sugar.  Let sit 5 minutes, until frothy.
2. Add the oil & 1 egg to the bowl.  Add the flour and salt, mixing on medium-low speed with the hook until the dough holds together, about 2 minutes. The dough should clean the sides of the bowl. If not, add additional flour by the tablespoon.
3. Increase speed to medium and knead the dough for 5 minutes.  Then transfer the dough to a large bowl that has been lightly greased with oil.  Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment.  Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface.  Divide the dough in half and then each half into 8 pieces. A kitchen scale makes this easy: 1.8oz for each slider bun.
5. Roll into rounds and flatten with the palm of your hand onto the baking sheet; placing buns about 1/2 to 1 inch apart).  Cover with a damp towel and let them rise for 20 minutes + oven preheating time.  Preheat oven to 350*F.
6. Mix all the ingredients for the Everything topping in a small bowl.  Whisk the remaining egg with 1 Tbsp water.  Brush the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle all of the Everything topping over the buns.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.  Store leftovers in a zip-top bag at room temperature.

Yields: 16 slider buns

It's warming up here in Utah & that means it's time to grill!  Actually, we have grilled twice already.  The first time was March 2nd, 2013.  We could not wait to uncover our grill & fire it up!  The snow has officially melted & it's feeling like Spring, & on some days it even feels like Summer!  This is my absolute favorite time of year.  Spring is so cheery & beautiful & long Summer days make me happy.

Anyway, this slider bun can be used for hamburgers or other fun mini sandwiches.  They are great for BBQ's, potlucks, get-togethers or just for snacking!  They have that yummy "Everything" topping that I love on my bagels & it's just as good on these buns.  I guess I should have pressed mine down a little harder because they look more like rolls instead of buns, but the dough is phenomenally soft & delicious!  It might be my new roll dough go-to recipe!  We loved it!  Stick around for tomorrow's recipe using these cute little buns!  You won't want to miss it!

Everything Slider Buns

Recipe from Confections of a Foodie Bride & lightly re-written by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• For the burger buns:
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 2 1/2 tsp yeast (1 packet)
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp oil (vegetable, canola, or olive) plus more for greasing bowl
• 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg for egg wash
• 3 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• For the Everything topping:
• 2 tsp dried minced garlic
• 1 tsp dried minced onion
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp poppy seeds
• 2 tsp sesame seeds 

1. Add warm water to the bowl of your mixer and stir in the yeast & sugar.  Let sit 5 minutes, until frothy.
2. Add the oil & 1 egg to the bowl.  Add the flour and salt, mixing on medium-low speed with the hook until the dough holds together, about 2 minutes. The dough should clean the sides of the bowl. If not, add additional flour by the tablespoon.
3. Increase speed to medium and knead the dough for 5 minutes.  Then transfer the dough to a large bowl that has been lightly greased with oil.  Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment.  Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface.  Divide the dough in half and then each half into 8 pieces. A kitchen scale makes this easy: 1.8oz for each slider bun.
5. Roll into rounds and flatten with the palm of your hand onto the baking sheet; placing buns about 1/2 to 1 inch apart).  Cover with a damp towel and let them rise for 20 minutes + oven preheating time.  Preheat oven to 350*F.
6. Mix all the ingredients for the Everything topping in a small bowl.  Whisk the remaining egg with 1 Tbsp water.  Brush the buns with the egg wash and sprinkle all of the Everything topping over the buns.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.  Store leftovers in a zip-top bag at room temperature.

Yields: 16 slider buns