Herb Hamburger Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Stir in yeast and allow to proof until creamy looking.
2. 2
   Add salt and oil into wet mixture.
3. 3
   Mix in flour and chopped rosemary.
4. 4
   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until the dough is smooth.
5. 5
   Place back in oiled bowl and cover to rise.
6. 6
   Allow to rise until the dough has doubled in size.
7. 7
   Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal parts.
8. 8
   Form buns by pulling the sides of the dough ball underneath. Once the dough is rounded and smooth, place in a greased glass pan. I use 9 x 13 Pyrex pans.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise again.
10. 10
    Once desired size has been reached, place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 -35 minutes. Mine rarely take the 40 full minutes, but it has happened. I usually set the timer for 30 minutes and go from there.
11. 11
    After baking, take pans out and let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Invert the pan and dump the buns out onto the rack after the 10 minutes.
12. 12
    * I have used fresh Rosemary, Oregano, Sage, and Chives in this recipe. I have also used Garlic Salt in place of regular salt to give the dough a different taste.