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!