HM Burgers!

SailorSam

Can't you shape them into burgers and keep them in the freezer.

sarahdh

I could do but I was hoping I might be able to just keep them in the fridge to save freezing them and defrosting them the next day.

purpledonkey

As long as you keep them wrapped up they usually last a few days

zippychick

I'm also a bit funny about storing raw egg like that in the fridge

Ive merged this with our HM burgers thread so you can see what others do

Zip

chrisfreelander54

Well what can I say apart from these HM burgers and baps, which were made by my DW12, my DS6 and I, turned out brilliantly and tasted fantastic, even the wife was impressed upon tasting.

Not bad for a 1st effort.



Burger recipe:

500g of lean mince beef
1 egg
6 Jacobs crackers
1 OXO cube
2 cloves of garlic
1 Red onion

Crush the crackers with a rolling pin to create a fine breadcrumb.
Dice the onion into fine pieces,
Peel and crush the garlic cloves, then dice into fine pieces,

In a large bowl, mix the mince, egg, breadcrumb, garlic and onions.
Sprinkle the oxo cube into the bowl and continue to mix.
Next make 8 same size ball using the mixture and either flatten and shape using your hands, or alternatively use a burger press.
Once the burgers have been shaped/made simply chill in the fridge for 1/2 an hour then either freeze or cook using a frying pan or a griddle.

Burger bun recipe:


3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
1 cup (235 ml) water
2 1/2 tablespoons (35 grams) unsalted butter
3 1/2 cups (420 grams) bread flour
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 envelope, 7 grams) active dry yeast
2 1/2 tablespoons (37 grams) sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons water, for egg wash
Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, water, and butter. Warm over medium heat until butter is melted. Cool for about 5 minutes, or until temperature is 120-130 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook (or in a large bowl if planning to mix by hand), combine 2 cups of the bread flour, the yeast, and sugar. Add the warm water mixture, followed by the beaten eggs, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
Add the remaining bread flour 2 tablespoons at a time while mixing on medium low speed until dough almost clears the bowl and is only a slightly sticky to the touch (It's okay if some dough sticks to your fingers). You may not need all of the remaining flour, or you may need more than is called for. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes more.
Gather dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and put in a warm place and allow to rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours.
Punch down dough and let rest for a few minutes. Divide dough into eight equal pieces and shape into balls. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spray some plastic wrap with non-stick cooking spray and place over the shaped buns. Return to a warm place and continue to rise for an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush buns with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Chris.

maman

Glad they worked out for you and how ambitious making your own rolls as well. We love HM burgers.


My recipe and method is a little different from yours. I chill the mixture before moulding into shape, it seems to stiffen it up and they keep their shape better. I don't use an egg but a couple of tbsps. of plain yogurt and often put a dash of Worcestershire sauce or horseradish in the mix. A few chopped capers or gherkins are a nice addition as well as the onion.

sniffles

This looks lovely. I saw your previous loaf and admired it too. I would like to try bread, but I don't think it would be economical just for me.

I can make a mean pizza dough though and I make that when the family are around. I look forward to seeing what you try next in the bread department.

meritaten

looks very appetising! cant stand commercial burgers but am happy to eat home made ones! wouldn't refuse one of yours!

TravellingAbuela

Even though it has only just gone 7.30 a.m. I could just eat that! It looks delicious! I've not heard of crackers before in a burger but, as I still have some in the cupboard from Xmas (unopened), I might give your recipe a go.

Pooky

They look lovely. I normally make my burger mix up in the morning and wrap the individual burgers in foil and pop in the fridge. I then plonk them in the oven in their foil jackets, half way through cooking I remove the foil - it locks in a bit more moisture and makes them very succulent.

There's nothing like HM burgers