Homemade hamburger

Preparation

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   Step 1 of 12: If we choose to make homemade buns, let's start with these. In a stand mixer, mix the flour with the crumbled yeast, sugar and the previously boiled potatoes.

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   Step 2 of 12: Add the milk in a stream and mix for about 3-4 minutes. Add the egg yolk and, when the dough becomes elastic, add the salt and finally the butter cubes, one at a time.

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   Step 3 of 12: Once you have a smooth dough, let it rise for about two hours.

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   Step 4 of 12: Form four buns of about 130 g each and let them rise on a baking tray lined with parchment paper for half an hour.

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   Step 5 of 12: Brush the surface with milk or egg and add seeds on top to taste.

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   Step 6 of 12: Bake at 180°C for about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, brush them with water to make them even softer

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   Step 7 of 12: Meanwhile prepare the sauce by mixing the ketchup with mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder and the finely chopped gherkins and set aside.

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   Step 8 of 12: Season the meat with salt and pepper and form patties of about 100 g each.

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   Step 9 of 12: Meanwhile cook the bacon in a non-stick pan and when it becomes nice and crispy set it aside.

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    Step 10 of 12: In the same pan where we cooked the bacon, place our patties (2 per person, 100 g each) and flatten them with a meat press.

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    Step 11 of 12: Cook the burgers on both sides, add our cheese on top and wait for it to melt.

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    Step 12 of 12: Assemble our burger by cutting the bread in half, then arrange, in order, the bacon slices, the burgers and the sauce.