Hamburger Buns

250 grams unbleached bread flour
60 grams whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water, 110 degrees
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons rapid rise yeast
1 egg
Poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or dried onion

Combine flours and salt in food processor. Pulse to combine. Mix water, honey, oil, and yeast in a liquid measuring cup until well dissolved.

Turn processor on, and pour liquid through the feed tube. Let it run 30 seconds to knead the dough. Transfer to a medium greased bowl, cover, and let rise 35 minutes.

Turn dough out onto a floured counter and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll into balls and then smash very flat. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise 15 minutes, then turn the oven to 400F.

Once the oven is heated, beat the egg in a small bowl, and use a pastry brush to lightly brush the entire top surface of each roll. (Rolls will not look very risen.) Sprinkle rolls with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or dried onion as desired.

Bake rolls 15 minutes until deep golden brown.

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