Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

Guess what’s back? Our outdoor grill oh and me of course ;)  MISSED YOU ALL!

It still needs a good washing, but I just had to get back out there and fire it UP!

I my outdoor kitchen.

My favorite wine is back too, because I only drink white wine in the summer.

Having friends over to grill out is always more fun. Especially pretty ones 😉

Fresh toppings.

Hubby requested bacon burgers, he says bacon makes everything better & it’s better when it’s from Trader Joes.

Bacon on the grill? Yes please. 

Salmon burgers for me.

Cheddar for Hubby.

I added a bit of GOAT cheese.

I wish you all could taste how good this burger is.

Salmon Avocado Burger on a fresh baked whole wheat bun is my kind of REAL FOOD.

Yep, I made these babies. You can too!

Homemade Whole Wheat Buns

Makes 6-8 servings, and can be frozen and reheated.

Ingredients:

• 1  cup  milk
• 4  teaspoons butter
• 3  cups  whole wheat flour
• 4  teaspoons  honey
• 3/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1  teaspoon  active dry yeast or bread machine yeast
• 1    beaten egg white
•   Sesame seed or poppy seed

Directions:

1. Add the first 7 ingredients to a 1-1/2- or 2-pound bread machine according to manufacturer’s directions. Select dough cycle. When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

2. Divide into 6 balls. Make into fun bun shapes. Place on greased baking sheets, 4 inches apart. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double (about 30 minutes). Brush tops with egg whites; sprinkle with sesame seed or poppy seed.

3. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until done. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 6 buns.

Can we say Hubby is happy to have his "buns" back.

So was the rest of the crowd!

Question: Do you have an outdoor grill? How much do you use it?

P.S. Still working on the new design for the bloggy, but I just had to get back!