How to make unique and delicious bamboo charcoal hamburger buns

How to make Bamboo Charcoal Hamburger

• 1

  Mix the dough

  Add 4g of instant yeast, 200g of flour, 10g of bamboo charcoal powder, 20g of unsalted butter, 30g of sugar, 2g of salt, and 140ml of unsweetened fresh milk into the bowl.

  Mix the ingredients until well combined.

  Note:

  • Do not add salt directly on the yeast as it can kill the yeast or weaken its activity.
  • If you buy yeast with the word “instant”, you can use it immediately. If it is dry yeast without “instant”, you need to activate it with warm water or milk at 35 – 40 degrees Celsius, stir well, and let it sit for 5 – 10 minutes until the yeast expands to form a lump resembling a crab brick. It should not be hotter as it will kill the yeast or weaken its activity.

  

  
• 2

  Knead the dough

  Place the dough on the table and knead it by using the Folding and Stretching technique.

  First, fold the dough, then use the back of your hand to press and stretch the dough away. Note that you should press and stretch the dough away, not press down. Next, rotate the dough by 90 degrees and repeat the two steps above for 15 minutes.

  How to tell if the dough is perfect:

  • The dough is smooth and elastic.
  • The dough does not stick to your hands: When pressed, it feels slightly sticky, but when you lift your finger, the dough does not stick to it.
  • You can stretch the dough into a thin film without tearing it.
  • Check the dough using the Windowpane method. Break off a piece of dough, stretch it out. If the dough forms a thin membrane that is not easily torn and light can pass through, it is perfect.

  
• 3

  Proof the dough

  Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and round them.

  Next, place the dough on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, sprinkle a little white sesame on top.

  Then, cover the dough with a cloth and let it proof at room temperature for 60 – 70 minutes until it doubles in size.

  Tip: To check if the dough has proofed properly, press deeply into the dough; if the indentation remains, the proofing is successful.

  

  
• 4

  Baking the bread

  Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes. Next, place the bread in the oven for 20 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.

  
• 5

  Mixing ground beef

  Put 400g of ground beef, 5g of salt, 10g of sugar, 10g of pepper, and 2.5g of MSG into a bowl. Use your hands to mix well until the mixture is combined and marinate for 20 minutes.

  Next, spread the ground beef evenly in a round mold to create several bite-sized pieces.

  

  
• 6

  Searing the beef

  Heat a pan on the stove with a bit of cooking oil; when the oil is hot, add each piece of beef to sear on medium-low heat until cooked evenly.

  When the beef is cooked, place a slice of cheddar cheese on top, sear for about 10 more seconds, and it’s done.

  

  

  

  
• 7

  Assemble the Hamburger

  First, use a knife to cut the hamburger bun in half.

  Next, spread a little mayonnaise, yellow mustard, ketchup, and chili sauce on the surface.

  Then, add 2 leaves of lettuce, the seared beef, a slice of tomato, and a bit of onion to finish.

  

  

  
• 8

  Final Product

  The bamboo charcoal hamburger is captivating with its unusual black color, the bun has a light buttery aroma, paired with flavorful beef, fresh vegetables, and rich cheese, making it extremely nutritious.