Low Calorie Hamburger Buns - Lose Weight By Eating (2024)

• Olive oil spray
• 1 cup warm water (plus more as needed)
• 2 packets rapid rise yeast (or 1 ½ tablespoons)
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• ½ tablespoon salt

Optional Toppings:

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon course salt

Protein Boost:

• 3 scoops Unflavored Protein Powder

• In a standing mixer (or a large bowl), whisk together the water, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

• Add the salt, and 1/2 cup of flour at a time mixing with the kneading hook, making sure it is incorporated before adding more flour. (If using a bowl and spatula, work 1/2 cup of flour in at a time until you have a sticky dough.)

• (If using, add in the protein boost now.)

• If using a standing mixer, kneed the dough for 2-3 minutes on medium speed until you have a smooth dough. If you don’t have a standing mixer, add some flour to a clean countertop and kneed the dough by hand for 3-5 minutes until you have an elastic like dough.

• Leave (or add back) the dough in the mixer bowl, and cover with plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel. Leave to rise for 1 hour

  (Special Tip: Leave the dough to rise in a warm and draft free spot of your home).

• Spray the baking sheet with olive oil spray and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

• Uncover the dough, punch down and give a quick 1 minute kneed, then move to a clean floured surface. Cut into 10 portions.

• Form the burger buns and add to the prepared baking sheet as you work. Spray lightly with olive oil, and push down a bit so they are large enough to hold a burger. Then add any desired toppings.

• Cover with a damp kitchen towel to rise for one hour (again, ideally in a warm place).

• Bake at 400 degrees for 20 – 25 minutes or until the buns are golden brown.

• Remove from the oven and leave in the baking tray for 10 minutes to finish cooking, then move to a wired rack to cool.