Halloween is coming! I’m about to get my Halloween decorations down, the weather is turning cooler, and I couldn’t be more ready for the Fall. The world might be more crazy than ever, but I’m going to enjoy my favorite holiday this year, one way or another. Now… usually around this time of year I’m coming ip with all recipes pumpkin and Halloween inspired. This year? No different!
These Black Burger Buns are fairly easy to make with a bread machine. And their dark color makes them PERFECT for a Halloween inspired burger. I made ‘werewolf’ burgers in that they were mostly just neat colors that made me think of werewolves; black, purples, deep reds, etc.
These buns taste no different than any other burger bun. The only thing that makes them different is the coloring! I used a black liquid food colorant and then topped them off with black and white sesame seeds. But, you could go with just black or just white if you have any preference over either.
Although my daughter was skeptical at first, she did enjoy her black bun and even asked for a second just to eat on it’s own after she finished her burger.
TheSkinnyFork.com Black burger buns that are homemade from scratch with the help of a bread machine! These buns are perfect for Halloween or just to have a little different color for your burgers or sandwiches. Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Servings: 12 • Serving Size: 1 Bun • Calories: 191 • Fat: 2 g • Saturated Fat: 0 g • Carb: 36 g • Fiber: 1 g • Protein: 6 g • Sugar: 4 g • Sodium: 173 mg
• 1 1/4 C. Hot Unsweetened Almond Milk
• 1 Egg, Lightly Beaten
• 1/4 C. Sugar
• 3/4 Tsp. Salt
• 3 3/4 C. Bread Flour
• 1 1/4 Tsp. Yeast
• 1 Egg White
• 2 Tbsp. Black Sesame Seeds
Directions:
Place the ingredients into the base of the bread machine the order listen up to the egg white (unless otherwise indicated by your machine instructions.)
Set the machine to ‘dough’ cycle and let it run.
One the dough cycle has ended, turn the dough out onto a floured surface.
Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats; set aside.
Roll it out to be about 1” thick.
Using the lid to a mason jar, or a round 3 1/2”-4” cookie cutter, cut out your 12 buns and place them onto the prepared baking sheets.
Cover lightly with a tea towel and place in a warm place for about an hour or until they double in size.
Once ready, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Brush the tops of the buns with the egg white and sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned on top.
Once done, remove from the oven, cool slightly and down down the middle to split into top and bottom buns to enjoy!
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Nutritional Claims: Low Fat • Low Fat Abs • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Dairy Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • No Oil Added • Kosher