Low Calorie Hamburger Buns
These Low calorie Hamburger Buns are just 137 calories and require just 4 ingredients!These homemade burger buns are great for backyard BBQ's and a great way to make your burgers and sandwiches a little extra special. Special Tip: Make sure your yeast is fresh, check the expiration date. Expired yeast won't rise and you won't get good quality burger buns.
Equipment
- Countertop mixer (or a bowl and whisk)
- Plastic wrap
- Kitchen Towel
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 cup warm water (plus more as needed)
- 2 packets rapid rise yeast (or 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon course salt
Protein Boost:
- 3 scoops Unflavored Protein Powder
Instructions
- In a standing mixer (or a large bowl), whisk together the water, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Add the salt, and 1/2 cup of flour at a time mixing with the kneading hook, making sure it is incorporated before adding more flour. (If using a bowl and spatula, work 1/2 cup of flour in at a time until you have a sticky dough.)
- (If using, add in the protein boost now.)
- If using a standing mixer, kneed the dough for 2-3 minutes on medium speed until you have a smooth dough. If you don't have a standing mixer, add some flour to a clean countertop and kneed the dough by hand for 3-5 minutes until you have an elastic like dough.
- Leave (or add back) the dough in the mixer bowl, and cover with plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel. Leave to rise for 1 hour (Special Tip: Leave the dough to rise in a warm and draft free spot of your home).
- Spray the baking sheet with olive oil spray and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Uncover the dough, punch down and give a quick 1 minute kneed, then move to a clean floured surface. Cut into 10 portions.
- Form the burger buns and add to the prepared baking sheet as you work. Spray lightly with olive oil, and push down a bit so they are large enough to hold a burger. Then add any desired toppings.
- Cover with a damp kitchen towel to rise for one hour (again, ideally in a warm place).
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until the buns are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and leave in the baking tray for 10 minutes to finish cooking, then move to a wired rack to cool.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bunCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 28.6gProtein: 3.9gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 6mgIron: 2mg
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