I have had Susan's recipe for these buns/rolls stashed in my "to bake" folder for quite some time. Anyway, I finally got around to making them and am kicking myself for not making them sooner. These are great rolls. Susan puts sesame seed on top but I prefer them without seeds. You can check her original post for the recipe. They're easy and delicious. I made these rolls 4 oz. each.
To quote Susan's original post: "The rolls are quite a bit more substantial than the squishy cottony ones that seem, unfortunately, to be standard cookout fare. With about 40% whole wheat flour, the crust is chewy-tender, the crumb soft but still hearty and flavorful. And they're not just for burgers; they work for just about any sandwich. Sized a little smaller, they would also make fine dinner rolls."
Susan, If you're out there, thank you very much for this terrific recipe.
Susan's Hamburger Buns/Rolls
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Howard those look delicious! Perfectly shaped! They are on my "to bake" list too!
I need two more hands and ten more hours ini the day!
Eli
Appreciate your kind words. Everyone in our house loves these rolls. Incidentally, I know what you mean about needing more hands---and time. Man, this an addictive craft :>)
Howard
EDIT: Eli, I fine tuned my roll shaping skill watching Mark Sinclair's video...and practicing. Mark's a master at shaping. The trick is, once the dough is divided, a dry counter to get traction while you shape them. Check it out.
http://www.thebackhomebakery.com/Tutorials/Rolls.html
Nice job Howard, they look delicious. I'm going to give this one a try too. Great job.
You might remember that I told you my son worked 6 1/2hrs from his home in Palm Coast. Well he got his transfer and now he'll be 20 min. from home. I'm so glad. weavershouse
Great to hear from you---and I appreciate your kind words. The real credit goes to Susan for this terrific recipe.
Yes, I most certainly do remember you telling me that your son was living in Palm Coast and commuting 6 1/2 hours to and from work (Jacksonville as I recall?). That's great news that he gotten a transfer and that he is so much closer to home. That has to be great news for his family. What a nice Thanksgiving gift.
Hope all is well with you and yours,
Howard
I'll be watching, from A1A, for the "wave" :>)
Howard
Wow, great! I'm so glad you liked the recipe -- yours look fantastic. So was it burgers or some other delicious sandwich?
Susanfnp
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We made barbeque sandwiches (U. of Florida football game on T.V. Charlene is an alum.) and they were great. I gave a couple of rolls from this batch to my mother-in-law, who is a real "roll person" and she said they're the best she's ever had and: "You should make more of these and forget about those breads with the hard crusts". I love her, but she's going to have to settle somewhere in the middle. Thanks again and keep the oven warm.
Howard