If you are wanting a way to spruce up traditional hamburgers, then you can try these blue burger buns which have a brilliant blue color and fluffy texture. These buns are yeast-based, which results in an optimal texture and flavor. Sandwiched with homemade beef burger patties, tomato, lettuce, onion, and all of the typical burger fix-ins, you will love this unique take on homemade burgers.
To make the burger buns, you first make a dough by mixing water with sugar, yeast, flour, milk powder, salt, vegetable oil, and blue food coloring. Then, once the dough has risen, it gets shaped into buns, garnished with sesame seeds, and baked in the oven. Once cooled, you can then stuff them with beef burgers and all of your favorite garnishes before serving them to your family.
What are Blue Burger Buns?
Blue burger buns are made with a traditional bread dough with flour, yeast, eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and more. However, they also have the addition of blue gel food coloring in them which gives them their beautiful blue color. If you can make regular burger buns, there really aren’t any tricks to making blue burger buns, except for adding the food coloring.
Pro Tips
- Make sure that the yeast you use is still quite fresh before you begin making this recipe.
- If you find that your dough isn’t rising quickly, it may be that your kitchen is too cold. Simply move it to a warmer location such as a closed oven that is turned off or on top of the fridge to help it rise faster.
- If you find that your dough isn’t as blue as you would like, continue adding food coloring until the buns have your desired color.
- You will know that the buns are baked when they are puffed up and spring back when you press into them with a finger. You can also insert an instant-read thermometer into the centre of the buns to see if it comes up to around 200 F (93.3 C).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make Blue Burger Buns Dairy-Free?
Yes, for dairy-free burger buns, simply replace the milk with your favorite plant-based milk such as almond milk or soy milk.
What are Common Mistakes When Making Burger Buns?
Some of the most common mistakes when making homemade burger buns have to do with the handling of the yeast. If the water you use is too hot, it can kill the yeast, preventing the dough from rising. The ideal temperature for the warm water is between 100 F to 110 F (37.7 C to 43.3 C).
Can Blue Burger Buns Be Made Ahead?
Yes, you can make them ahead of when you plan to serve them if you like. However, it is best to eat them in 1 or 2 days for optimal freshness.
How to Store Blue Burger Buns
Leftover blue burger buns can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 to 2 days. Alternatively, you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Ingredients
How to Make Blue Burger Buns
For the buns, in a bowl, mix the water with the yeast and sugar until combined. Add the flour, milk powder, salt, vegetable oil, and blue food coloring until combined, and knead it until a dough forms. Cover it and allow it to 2 hours.
For the buns, in a bowl, mix the water with the yeast and sugar until combined. Add the flour, milk powder, salt, vegetable oil, and blue food coloring until combined, and knead it until a dough forms. Cover it and allow it to 2 hours.
Divide the dough into 6 pieces and shape them into buns. Sprinkle the buns with the sesame seeds and bake them in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
Divide the dough into 6 pieces and shape them into buns. Sprinkle the buns with the sesame seeds and bake them in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
For the burgers, divide the hamburger meat into 8 portions. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with mustard until combined.
For the burgers, divide the hamburger meat into 8 portions. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with mustard until combined.
Cut the buns in half, spread them with butter, and toast them in a pan. Place each portion of beef in a hot pan on the stove with a square of parchment paper on top and press them with a meat mallet to flatten the burgers. Remove the parchment paper from the top of the burgers.
Cut the buns in half, spread them with butter, and toast them in a pan. Place each portion of beef in a hot pan on the stove with a square of parchment paper on top and press them with a meat mallet to flatten the burgers. Remove the parchment paper from the top of the burgers.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on top of the burgers. Flip the burgers and cook them until they are cooked through. Top them with cheese and another burger.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on top of the burgers. Flip the burgers and cook them until they are cooked through. Top them with cheese and another burger.
To assemble, spread the bottom of the buns with mayonnaise and top them with dill pickle, lettuce, tomato, onions, a burger, and the burger top.
To assemble, spread the bottom of the buns with mayonnaise and top them with dill pickle, lettuce, tomato, onions, a burger, and the burger top.
Serve and enjoy!
Serve and enjoy!
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