Jul 13 2026
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‘the Burger’ Recipe

Inspired by Ironwood Kitchen & Cocktails
Time2h
Serves6

Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, American Cheese, Burger Sauce, Housemade Bun

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Toppings

Burger Sauce

Housemade Bun

Method

Prepare the Bun

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan, heat the milk and butter until warm. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix. Add the egg and knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Shape and Bake the Buns

    Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces, shape into buns, and place on a baking sheet. Let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Cook the Burger

  1. 3

    Form and Cook the Patties

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, and pepper. Form into patties. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, adding cheese during the last minute to melt.

Assemble the Burger

  1. 4

    Add Toppings and Sauce

    Slice the buns in half. Spread the burger sauce on the bottom half, then add the lettuce, tomato slices, onion rings, and the cooked burger patty topped with cheese. Close the burger with the top half of the bun and serve.

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