Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro b Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro bakery called The Flour Barn.  We turned a barn on our family farm into a commercial kitchen and started with one product, Cinnamon Rolls. As we got more and more orders we added more and more products. As we sold more products we could afford better equipment, than employees, slowly creating the bakery we always dreamed of....

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-micro-bakery-at-home/
Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting t Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting to turn, sweet corn is ready to harvest and we are so excited! For years our family has a had a big garden that we not only enjoy for the summer, but that we preserve for the whole year! It is such a treat to be able to have fresh tasting sweet corn in the middle of December, or delicious marinara for Stromboli. 

We have a few openings in tonights Sweet Corn Harvest dinner class as well as in our Harvest dinner class in a couple weeks. We also have several blog articles you can check out to help you utilize your garden!

To sign up for a class:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site/shop/class/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

How to preserve tomatoes:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-the-best-homemade-roasted-tomato-sauce/

How to make delicious Zucchini bread:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/whole-wheat-zucchini-bread-recipe/
We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-1 We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-11! We are so excited to get back to baking💕 Make sure to place your orders for Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches and more! See you soon☺️🥰😱💕

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

To check out our blog:

Theflourbarnhomestead.com

Our address:
The Flour Barn
17200 Kandel rd Marysville
Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still have a few classes available for this summer! We have a Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner coming up next week as well as another amazing Harvest dinner in a couple weeks🥰 For more information check out the link below…

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Ras The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls, Caprese Sandwiches, and an Iced White Chocolate Blackberry Latte are all perfect on a beautiful summer day! We also will be selling fresh flowers from heritagefarm and sweet corn from Muddy Pike Pumpkins and Produce! 

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

Tomorrows case:
- Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
- Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls 
- Honey Buns
- Key Lime Pie Bars
- Strawberry Cream Croissants 
- Various Danish
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cosmic Jumbo Brownies 
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche
- Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich 
- Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars
- Sourdough Loaves
- Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Cold Brew
- Various Lattes 
- Chai Latte
- Hemisphere Coffee
The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some coffee and cinnamon rolls😍
Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This was one of our first specialty rolls 4 years ago😱 It feels like just yesterday we started selling our Cinnamon Rolls out of the barn💕 Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls and Caprese Sandwiches are both available for preorder for a limited time! 

To preorder: 

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchi Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchini bread recipe! When baking at home I try to use as much freshly milled whole wheat flour as I can. It’s how I justify the amount of bread my son eats… 

Link in bio or go to theflourbarnhomestead.com to find all our favorite recipes!
The only thing we love more than making sourdough The only thing we love more than making sourdough is sharing it! We sell our sourdough bread every Friday and Saturday at our little bakery on our family farm. 

We also teach a class on sourdough bread baking every month! Link to order our bread or sign up for one of our classes is in our bio.

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Bakery recipes, Homestead Recipes, Our Homestead · June 17, 2023

Softest Hamburger Bun Recipe

This quick hamburger bun recipe is so easy and makes the softest burger buns, you’ll be making them every week!

Six homemade hamburger buns on a blue checked napkin sitting on a wooden table.

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The perfect hamburger bun recipe has been a long road for me. We love cheeseburgers; they’re a reliable meal that my kids always gobble down, but I was getting tired of stocking bags and bags of buns. I’ve been making my own bread for over a decade now and each summer I think, surely I can come up with a hamburger bun recipe that everyone will love.

So I would try this recipe or that, and I’d end up with something that was “okay” that everyone ate with half-hearted smiles, but I felt like I was slowly ruining cheeseburgers for my children and I couldn’t live with that. Each attempt was too dense or too bready and my four year old would always tell me politely that he just couldn’t quite fit his cheeseburger into his mouth and maybe next time we could have the buns from the store.

So when I say that I have come up with the perfect hamburger bun recipe, that these are the softest, most kid friendly, spongy but ready to stand up to all your toppings, better than grocery store hamburger buns, know that I really have tried every recipe out there. And I have the experience to back it up!

What Makes this Hamburger Bun Recipe Different?

The key to making great hamburger buns that are light and fluffy without being dense is using a large amount of yeast. These burger buns will rise twice, but each rise will happen fairly quickly which is great if you’re in a hurry. Typically, I am a huge fan of long fermentation (rising) times and believe that time = flavor. However, we’re not going for an artisan bread product here. I want a family friendly, super soft hamburger bun that comes together easily. I want my kids to beg for homemade hamburger buns! Using a large amount of yeast works perfectly to get the texture that I want while also keeping the flavor mild enough that the hamburger bun does not compete with the burger itself.

Hamburger bun recipe dough cut into roll sized pieces.

Hamburger Bun Time Table

If I am making my hamburger bun recipe for dinner around 5 pm, I like to get started by 2 pm. I gather up all of my ingredients and throw them all into the mixer bowl at the same time. Next, I let the mixer do all the work and, although the dough is mixing for 12 minutes, that time is completely hands off I might use this time to make hamburger patties or fold a load of laundry or have a cup of coffee. After it’s kneaded for 12 minutes the dough will be supple and smooth and should pull away from the sides to form a ball in the mixer.

Let the dough rise until doubled in size which should take 45 minutes to one hour. We will then divide the dough into eight equal pieces and roll them into balls. To do this, I like to flatten each piece out slightly with my palm and then fold the four corners into the middle. Flip the dough seam side down and start rolling the dough in a circular motion with the palm of your hand cupped around it. As you roll, the ball of dough will become tighter and develop surface tension. Place each roll into a greased 9×13 baking dish or a cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.

You’ll know your hamburger buns are ready to bake when they look nice and puffy and are almost touching. If you were to press a finger gently into the top of a roll, the dough should spring back slowly leaving a slight indent. If the dough feels dense to the touch and does not leave an indent, wait another fifteen minutes and try again. Alternatively, if the dough collapses under your finger it may be over-risen.

Baking your Hamburger Buns

I usually preheat my oven right after I’ve shaped my hamburger buns. I like to preheat my oven to 350 degrees and then turn it down to 325 degrees after I place them in the oven. This prevents the oven from kicking on during the baking time and keeps the buns from getting too brown. If you’d like a more classic look, use a pastry brush to egg wash your hamburger buns before baking them. You can also add toppings, such as sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning, to spice up your burgers!

I love using a Thermapen to determine when my bread products are done and these hamburger buns are no exception. There is such a difference in the lightness and texture when they are baked to the perfect temperature! Hamburger buns are done when the internal temperature taken in the middle of the bun reads 185 degrees. From experience I can tell you that once they reach 200 degrees you will notice a difference. DON’T THROW THEM OUT. They will still be awesome and made with love, but they will not be quite as soft and light.

If you don’t have a Thermapen in your kitchen, I can’t recommend them enough. They really take away the guess work of telling when something is done. No more staring through a tiny oven window in angst, trying to decide whether to take something out or not! Furthermore, they have so many applications. Check out our post on the internal temperature of various baked goods!

Hamburger Buns rolled and placed on a baking sheet.

Prepping Ahead

I love to know I have a freezer full of bread products, and this hamburger bun recipe is perfect for making ahead. When summer hits, I like to make several batches of hamburger buns and store them in freezer bags in my deep freezer. It’s like having a grocery store in your freezer! They keep nicely for two months and are so easy to thaw out. I just take a pack out of the freezer about 4 hours before dinner, and allow them to come to room temperature. Tip: Slice the hamburger buns in half prior to freezing so they’re all ready to go when you need them!

If you have never baked bread before, this is a great place to start! This recipe comes together so easily and is such a crowd pleaser, you’re sure to be happy with the results! Use them for everything from cheeseburgers to sloppy joes to ham sandwiches and elevate any sandwich. There’s so much satisfaction in watching your family eat good food that you made from scratch and can be so proud of!

Six hamburger buns placed on a checked blue napkin on a wooden table.

Hamburger Bun Recipe

Serving Size:
8
Time:
3 hours
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • ! cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 2.5 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 400 grams bread flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixer bowl and knead using a dough hook for 12 minutes, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a smooth ball.
  2. Cover and let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour, until doubled in size.
  3. Divide dough into eight pieces. Shape into rolls and place on a greased baking sheet.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Allow to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until rolls are nice a puffy and pass the poke test: when you gently poke the top of the roll with your finger it should spring back slowly, leaving a light indent.
  5. Turn the oven down to 325 degrees. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown and an internal temperature reads 185 degrees. Allow to cool completely before slicing in half and enjoying with a big burger and all the fixings!

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Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro b Four years ago my sister and I started our Micro bakery called The Flour Barn.  We turned a barn on our family farm into a commercial kitchen and started with one product, Cinnamon Rolls. As we got more and more orders we added more and more products. As we sold more products we could afford better equipment, than employees, slowly creating the bakery we always dreamed of....

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-money-from-your-micro-bakery-at-home/
Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting t Garden Season is among us! Tomatoes are starting to turn, sweet corn is ready to harvest and we are so excited! For years our family has a had a big garden that we not only enjoy for the summer, but that we preserve for the whole year! It is such a treat to be able to have fresh tasting sweet corn in the middle of December, or delicious marinara for Stromboli. 

We have a few openings in tonights Sweet Corn Harvest dinner class as well as in our Harvest dinner class in a couple weeks. We also have several blog articles you can check out to help you utilize your garden!

To sign up for a class:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site/shop/class/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc

How to preserve tomatoes:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/how-to-make-the-best-homemade-roasted-tomato-sauce/

How to make delicious Zucchini bread:

https://theflourbarnhomestead.com/whole-wheat-zucchini-bread-recipe/
We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-1 We are back this week Friday 8-12 and Saturday 8-11! We are so excited to get back to baking💕 Make sure to place your orders for Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches and more! See you soon☺️🥰😱💕

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

To check out our blog:

Theflourbarnhomestead.com

Our address:
The Flour Barn
17200 Kandel rd Marysville
Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still Although we are closed this Saturday, we do still have a few classes available for this summer! We have a Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner coming up next week as well as another amazing Harvest dinner in a couple weeks🥰 For more information check out the link below…

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Ras The Flour Barn Bakery will open tomorrow 8-11! Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls, Caprese Sandwiches, and an Iced White Chocolate Blackberry Latte are all perfect on a beautiful summer day! We also will be selling fresh flowers from heritagefarm and sweet corn from Muddy Pike Pumpkins and Produce! 

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

Tomorrows case:
- Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
- Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls 
- Honey Buns
- Key Lime Pie Bars
- Strawberry Cream Croissants 
- Various Danish
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cosmic Jumbo Brownies 
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche
- Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich 
- Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars
- Sourdough Loaves
- Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Cold Brew
- Various Lattes 
- Chai Latte
- Hemisphere Coffee
The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some The Flour Pot is open today 8-1! Stop by for some coffee and cinnamon rolls😍
Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This Throwback Flavor: Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls! This was one of our first specialty rolls 4 years ago😱 It feels like just yesterday we started selling our Cinnamon Rolls out of the barn💕 Raspberry Cheesecake Rolls and Caprese Sandwiches are both available for preorder for a limited time! 

To preorder: 

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchi Check out our website to get this delicious Zucchini bread recipe! When baking at home I try to use as much freshly milled whole wheat flour as I can. It’s how I justify the amount of bread my son eats… 

Link in bio or go to theflourbarnhomestead.com to find all our favorite recipes!
The only thing we love more than making sourdough The only thing we love more than making sourdough is sharing it! We sell our sourdough bread every Friday and Saturday at our little bakery on our family farm. 

We also teach a class on sourdough bread baking every month! Link to order our bread or sign up for one of our classes is in our bio.

#sourdough #microbakery #microbakerylife #sourdoughbread #sourdoughbreadbaking #homesteading #sourdoughbakery #ohiobakery
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The Flour Barn Bakery will be open this week Frida The Flour Barn Bakery will be open this week Friday 8-1 and Saturday 8-11! You can go ahead and preorder favorites like our Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls, Cream Filled Croissants and our Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches! 

Address:
The Flour Barn
17200 Kandel Rd Marysville 

To Preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site
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Saturday morning breakfast at The Flour Barn Baker Saturday morning breakfast at The Flour Barn Bakery, what could be better?! Our special Peach Cobbler Rolls are still here for a limited time, as well as our delicious Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars😍 Full case list below…

To get the full Flour Barn experience, grab a Blackberry White Chocolate Latte and a pack of Jumbo Cinnamon rolls while you take in the country air🥰  We recommend preordering Peach Cobbler rolls, Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls and Focaccia Breakfast Sandwiches!

To preorder:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site

Tomorrows case:
- Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls
- Peach Cobbler Rolls
- Honey Buns
- Key Lime Pie Bars
- Strawberry Cream Croissants 
- Various Danish
- Ham and Cheese Croissants
- Cosmic Jumbo Brownies 
- Ham and Cheddar Quiche
- Maple Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
- Focaccia Bacon Breakfast Sandwich 
- Summer Berry Cheesecake Bars
- Sourdough Loaves
- Oatmeal Cream Pies
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Cold Brew
- Various Lattes 
- Chai Latte
- Hemisphere Coffee
Open today 8-1! Get a delicious coffee and a break Open today 8-1! Get a delicious coffee and a breakfast sandwich! Or some Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls and Sourdough bread. Ordering will be inside due to weather. See you soon☺️
Our Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class was so fun and Our Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class was so fun and delicious. Together we learned to make several dishes using farm fresh sweet corn, and then we sat down and enjoyed the delicious meal together💕

To sign up for our next Harvest Series class:

https://the-flour-barn.square.site/shop/class/9?page=1&limit=30&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc
A delicious Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class💕 We A delicious Sweet Corn Harvest Dinner Class💕 We learned how to make so many amazing sweet corn recipes and then sat done and enjoyed each of them with some freshly baked sourdough😍 Still spots left in Augusts class!

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