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American·Side Dish

Garlic-Butter Burger Bun

After multiple failed attempts to laminate garlic butter inside the dough, Chef John discovers that the ultimate way to achieve a garlic bread burger bun is the most direct: toasting a freshly baked homemade bun with a savory, Parmesan-flecked garlic butter.

Prep

20m

Cook

35m

Total

145m

Serves

8

Method

  1. 01

    In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix with a spoon until uniform and set aside at room temperature; do not refrigerate.

    Step 1
    Watch · 0:37
  2. 02

    Transfer the risen hamburger bun dough to a floured work surface. Deflate the dough and use a bench scraper to divide it into eight equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth, tight ball and place on a lined baking sheet.

    Step 2
    Watch · 2:25
  3. 03

    Cover the buns and let them proof for 45 minutes until puffed. Brush the tops with an egg wash (one egg beaten with 2 teaspoons of water) and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

    Step 3
    Watch · 5:10
  4. 04

    Once the buns have cooled, slice them open. Spread a generous amount of the prepared garlic butter over both cut surfaces of the bun.

    Step 4
    Watch · 9:42
  5. 05

    Place the buttered buns on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are toasted and the garlic butter is bubbling and golden.

    Step 5
    Watch · 9:48

From Chef John

  • “We never let the food win.”
  • “If we don't try new things in the kitchen then none of the things in the kitchen will be new.”
  • “Press the air out with our hands or as we call them, the business digas.”