Ultimate Homemade Vegan Veggie Burger
Buns & Sauce

Recreate restaurant-quality vegan burgers at home with this versatile recipe featuring homemade buns, savory tofu-mushroom patties, and creamy plant-based dressing.

Ingredients

• 300 g bread flour
• 20 g organic raw sugar
• 4 g instant yeast
• 180 ml plant-based milk
• 20 g non-hydrogenated vegan butter
• 4 g salt
• 1 block firm tofu
• 50 g dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1 unit carrot
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
• to taste cooking oil
• 4 leaves crisp lettuce
• 1 unit red tomato
• 1 unit avocado
• to taste creamy vegan dressing

Instructions

1. 1Add dry ingredients and liquids

   

   Add bread flour, organic raw sugar, yeast, and plant-based milk into a mixing bowl to begin preparing the vegan burger bun dough.

   Tip: Ensure the plant-based milk is lukewarm to help activate the yeast properly.
2. 2Add vegan butter and salt

   

   Incorporate non-hydrogenated vegan butter and salt into the developing dough inside the stand mixer bowl.

   Tip: Add the vegan butter after the initial ingredients have formed a cohesive dough for better gluten development.
3. 3Test for windowpane stage

   

   Gently stretch a small piece of the thoroughly kneaded dough to check for the windowpane stage, ensuring it stretches thin without tearing easily.

   Tip: If the dough tears too quickly, continue kneading for a few more minutes.
4. 4Divide the dough

   

   Place the prepared dough in a wooden bowl on a floured surface, ready to be divided into four equal portions for the burger buns.

   Tip: Use a kitchen scale to ensure each portion is equal in weight for even baking.
5. 5Chop mushrooms and carrots

   

   Finely chop dried shiitake mushrooms and carrots on a wooden cutting board to create the flavorful filling for the vegan patties.

   Tip: Dice the ingredients evenly so the patties hold together well during cooking.
6. 6Drain and mash firm tofu

   

   Take a block of firm tofu and prepare it in a textured ceramic bowl for draining and mashing to build the base of the vegan patty.

   Tip: Press out excess moisture from the tofu thoroughly to prevent the patties from becoming too wet.
7. 7Stir-fry diced vegetables

   

   Add finely diced carrots and mushrooms into a hot pan with a little oil. Stir-fry the mixture continuously until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, releasing their natural moisture.

   Tip: Dice the vegetables uniformly so they cook evenly and blend smoothly into the patty mixture.
8. 8Combine tofu and vegetables

   

   Transfer the mashed tofu and the cooked vegetable mixture into a large mixing bowl. Using gloved hands, thoroughly knead and combine them together until the mixture holds its shape and is ready to be formed into patties.

   Tip: Make sure to press excess water out of the tofu beforehand so the patty mixture isnt too wet.
9. 9Fry the vegan patties

   

   Shape the mixture into thick, round patties and place them into a pan with heated oil over medium heat. Fry until the bottom crust turns golden brown, then carefully flip to cook the other side.

   Tip: Fry over medium heat to ensure the inside gets hot without burning the outside crust too quickly.
10. 10Glaze burger buns

    

    Gently brush a light layer of maple syrup across the surface of the proofed burger buns. Sprinkle white sesame seeds evenly over the top before sending them into the oven to bake.

    Tip: Brushing with maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness and helps achieve a glossy, golden-brown crust.

Storage & Reheating

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