Hamburger Buns

(Adapted from Canadian Living)

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 1  cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 5 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons instant yeast

• Egg wash

• 1  egg yolk
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, add milk, 1 cup water, sugar, butter and salt. Heat over low just until the butter melts - cool to lukewarm.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour with the yeast.
3. Pour the milk mixture into a large mixing bowl. Mix in the flour/yeast mixture, 1 cup at a time, until all 3 cups are in, beating until smooth. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make stiff dough.
4. Scoop the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes), adding enough of the remaining flour to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands. Move dough into a large bowl lightly coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60 minutes.
5. Uncover and punch down the dough. Evenly divide into 12-16 pieces, depending on how large you want the buns to be. Form each piece into a tight ball and place about 2" apart on a parchment lined baking sheet - you may need to use 2 sheets depending on the size. Slightly flatten each ball. Cover and let rise until doubled - another 30 to 45 minutes.
6. Preheat oven to 400.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and water. Gently brush egg wash over each bun.
8. Bake about 20-25 minutes, until golden and they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.