Indulge in the delightful fusion of fluffy bread and classic cheeseburger flavors with this mini cheeseburger breads recipe. Perfect for those moments when a full-sized burger feels too much, these bite-sized treats are not only easy to eat but irresistibly tasty. Follow this guide to create your own batch of these savory delights.
For 6 Mini Breads (8-9cm each):
Bread Dough:
- Bread Flour: 180g
- Salt: 3g (1 tsp)
- Sugar: 25g (2.5 tbsp)
- Instant Dry Yeast: 4g (2 tsp)
- Butter (at room temperature): 35g
- Warm Milk: 120ml
Filling:
- Roasted Beef (recipe below)
- Hamburger Sauce (recipe below)
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Pickle Slices
- Cheddar Cheese (sliced or shredded)
For Brushing on Bread:
- Egg Yolk: 1 (optional)
- Milk: 3 tbsp
For the Topping:
- Sesame Seeds
Roasted Beef:
- Ground Beef: 100g
- Chopped Onion: 90g
- Salt: 3 pinches
- Soy Sauce: 0.5 tbsp
- Black Pepper: 0.5 tsp
- Cooking Wine: 1 tbsp (optional)
- Minced Garlic: 1 tbsp
- Cooking Oil: 3 tbsp
Hamburger Sauce:
- Mayonnaise: 1.5 tbsp
- Mustard: 0.7 tbsp
- Ketchup: 0.7 tbsp
Instructions:
- Prepare the Bread Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, salt, sugar, and instant dry yeast. Gradually add warm milk and mix until a dough starts to form. Knead in the room temperature butter until the dough is smooth and elastic. Let it rise until doubled in size.
- Roasted Beef:
- Heat cooking oil in a pan. Sauté chopped onion until translucent, add ground beef, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, soy sauce, cooking wine (if using), and minced garlic. Cook until fully flavored. Set aside to cool.
- Assemble the Mini Breads:
- Divide the risen dough into 6 equal parts. Roll each piece into a flat circle. Place a spoonful of roasted beef, a dollop of hamburger sauce, some chopped tomatoes, a slice of pickle, and cheddar cheese in the center of each dough circle.
- Form the Breads:
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal. Place them seam-side down on a baking sheet. Let them rise slightly for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (365°F).
- Brush and Sprinkle:
- Mix egg yolk with milk (or just milk for a vegan option) and brush over the tops of the breads. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serving:
- Enjoy these mini cheeseburger breads warm, or cool them on a wire rack to enjoy later. They can be stored in the freezer and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Tips:
- For the fluffiest texture, opt for bread flour over plain flour.
- The cooking wine enhances flavor but can be omitted if preferred.
- Applying egg yolk gives the bread a glossy finish, but milk alone will also yield a beautiful golden color.
- These mini breads are perfect for freezing and can be quickly reheated for a delicious snack or meal anytime.
Enjoy crafting these delightful mini cheeseburger breads, a perfect blend of fluffy bread and savory filling that’s sure to be a hit with friends and family!
