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Add all ingredients pan of the bread machine in the order listed. Program the machine for the dough cycle, and press start. (Setting 12)
When the dough cycle has finished, transfer the dough to a floured surface. Using either a pizza cutter or a dough scraper, cut the dough into 6 (3.44 ounces, 97 grams) or 8 (2.5 ounces, 71 grams). Form each piece into a ball and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using floured fingertips, flatten each piece until it is about ½-inch thick. Cover; allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 30 to 35 minutes. (See Tip 2)
Make Eggwash - Whisk together egg and water and brush on top of the buns - add toppings like sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning etc.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from oven; transfer to wire rack to cool.
Yield: 6 large or 8 regular-sized hamburger buns.
Tips
¼ cup of water is approximate because the weight of eggs varies a lot. Therefore, I add the milk and egg to a measuring cup on a kitchen scale, and add enough water to equal a total of 8 ounces or 237 ml)
If your oven does not have a proofing function, use Julia Child’s suggestion. To create the perfect environment for rising, turn on electric oven for exactly 1 minute and 45 seconds.