Classic hamburger

Step 1/8

• 116⅔ g wheat flour
• ⅞ tsp dry yeast
• 4⅓ g diastatic malt powder
• 33⅓ ml milk
• 33⅓ ml water
• 6⅔ g sugar
• 1⅔ g salt
• 8⅓ g soft butter
• ⅛ beaten egg

• large bowl
• rubber spatula

To prepare the buns, add flour, yeast, salt, and malt to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine, then add some milk, water, sugar, soft butter, and half of the beaten egg. Combine with a rubber spatula. Then knead for approx. 6 min. with hands, until the dough springs back when you push it gently with your finger.

Step 2/8

• kitchen towel
• steam combination oven

Cover dough with a wet kitchen towel and let rise at 35°C/95°F (upper and lower heat). Alternatively, let rise without towel in automated program “yeast dough” for 30 min.

Step 3/8

• flour for work surface

• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• damp kitchen towel

Knead dough briefly, divide into portions, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for another 10 min. in a warm place. Alternatively, let rise in oven at 35°C/95°F (upper and lower heat) or without towel in automated program “yeast dough."

Step 4/8

• baking sheet
• parchment paper

Then, roll dough pieces into smooth balls, transfer back to parchment-lined baking sheet, and cover with a damp kitchen towel. Let rise for another approx. 30 min. in a warm place.

Step 5/8

• ⅛ egg
• 13⅓ ml milk
• ⅓ tbsp sesame

• baking brush
• steam combination oven
• small bowl

Combine remaining egg with remaining milk and carefully brush buns with mixture. Sprinkle with sesame and bake with convection function at 190°C / 375°F for approx. 10 – 15 min until golden brown.

Step 6/8

• 166⅔ g ground beef
• salt
• pepper

• large bowl

For the patties, season ground beef with salt and pepper.

Step 7/8

• vegetable oil for frying

• frying pan
• wooden spatula

Form 6 equal-sized patties and cook in a frying pan greased with oil over medium-high heat for approx. 3 – 5 min., or until browned on each side and cooked through.

Step 8/8

• lettuce for topping
• tomato for topping
• homemade fried onions for topping
• ketchup for serving
• mustard for serving

• serrated knife
• cutting board
• knife

Rip lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Cut tomato into thin slices. Halve burger buns horizontally, spread ketchup and mustard on each half, then place patty, tomato and homemade fried onions on top. Cover with other half of bun. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!