Name: Cornmeal Sandwich Buns
Yield: Makes 6 large buns
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons sesame seeds or cornmeal (optional); 2¼ cups bread flour; ¾ cup boiling water; ¾ teaspoon instant yeast; 1¾ teaspoons fine sea salt; ¾ cup Coarse yellow cornmeal; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon sour cream, at room temperature; 1 large egg, lightly beaten with a pinch of fine sea salt for egg wash; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; ¾ cup room-temperature water

Preparation info

Makes
6
large buns

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Back in the Day Bakery Made With Love

By Cheryl Day and Griffith Day

Published 2015

About

Grilling is one of our favorite things to do on summer weekends. We often start by making this easy dough (no mixer required) that bakes into tender, buttery buns. The buns are perfect with juicy hamburgers or pulled smoked pork, dripping in barbecue sauce. The cornmeal adds a lovely yellow hue, a touch of sweetness, and a bit of crunch for just the right texture.