Dad makes a mean hamburger! But we never were satisfied with store bought buns for them so Elizabeth took to making up a Bread Machine Wheat Hamburger Bun Recipe to make his burgers even better. Here is her final version. They are a hearty, firm bun that holds up to even all the condiments Dad piles on his burger!
These will easily double in size and be sure to smash them quite flat as they will round up nicely when risen and baked -- otherwise they want to turn into balls. Bake on greased or non-stick cookie sheets or use parchment paper.
You can read the review of the West Bend Hi-Rise Bread Machine we wrote earlier and check out all our Bread Machine Recipes.
Check after a couple minutes of kneading and add flour or water as needed for proper texture - should be quite stiff and not stick to your finger when poked. Add small amounts at a time—1 or 2 teaspoons.