Hamburger buns are one of our favorite breads to make. I typically bake a batch each month and then put them in the freezer for burger nights. We have several trusty recipes that we turn to over and over, but every once in a while, we like to try something new.

My parents sold an awesome jalapeno and cheddar roll at their bakery when I was younger that I absolutely loved using it for burgers. So when I saw a chipotle bun on the menu at the burger place near the Foodie Groom’s office, I was intrigued. But not intrigued enough to order it, I had already made up my mind 🙂

Burger buns are just another excuse to add an extra layer of flavor to dinner. I added chopped chipotle and a hefty dose of adobo sauce to a standard burger bun recipe. The buns are slightly sweet, with a hint of chipotle and subtle warmth after each bite, but it shouldn’t be enough to scare away the heat haters (the Foodie Baby ate them).

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Chipotle Hamburger Buns

Soft, tender hamburger buns infused with warm chipotles.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup very warm water, divided
• 1 pkg yeast
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 4 Tbsp melted butter, divided
• 1 large egg
• 2 chipotles, chopped + 2-3 Tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)
• 3 - 4 cups flour
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Put 1/2 cup water into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook and stir in the sugar. Sprinkle 1 package of yeast over top and let rest 10 minutes.
2. Add 2 Tbsp melted butter, egg, chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup water.
3. Add 3 cups flour and salt and turn mixer on to low.
4. Knead 5-7 minutes, until dough comes together and forms a soft, smooth ball. (Dough should clean the sides of the bowl, add additional flour if necessary.)
5. Cover the dough, and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled.
6. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces.
7. Shape each piece into a round ball and flatten with your palm to 3 inches across. Place the buns on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for an hour.
8. Preheat oven to 375.
9. Brush the buns with 1/2 Tbsp of the melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Bake 15 - 18 minutes, until golden.
11. Remove them from the oven, and brush with the remaining melted butter.
12. Let buns cool before slicing.

Notes

Yields: 8 buns

Adapted from King Arthur Flour

Estimated time: 3 hours