Authentic American hamburger buns

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 300 ml milk
• 6 tbsp vegetable shortening (Palmin soft or Biskin)
• 390 g flour
• 30 g white sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ tsp dry yeast
• oil

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour 40 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 2 hours 35 minutes

for 18 pieces

Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat and remove from the heat once it is hot. Add the vegetable shortening and stir until dissolved. Set the milk aside to cool. Combine the flour with the sugar, salt, and dried yeast. When the milk is lukewarm, add the flour mixture to the milk. Using a mixer fitted with a dough hook, knead on low speed for about 1 minute, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough for about 4 minutes, until soft. Brush a large bowl with oil, add the dough, and turn it in the oil to coat it. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it has doubled in size. Then, lightly tap the dough down and place it on a clean work surface. Divide the dough into 18 pieces and shape each into a ball. Keep the remaining pieces covered with a cloth. Flatten the formed balls slightly and place them on an ungreased baking sheet. Let the buns rest in a warm place for about 30 to 40 minutes. They won’t double in size this time. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (top/bottom heat). After the rising time, place the buns in the center of the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes. Then serve.