Sweet Braided Bread Burger (hefezopf Burger)

This Sweet Braided Bread Burger, also known as Hefezopf Burger, is a delightful and unique dish from Hamburg cuisine. It combines the soft and sweet flavors of braided bread with the savory and juicy elements of a burger, creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Sweet Braided Bread Burger (hefezopf Burger)

Ingredients

  • 500g all-purpose flour
  • 7g instant yeast
  • 100g sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 4 slices of cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add the melted butter, 2 eggs, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes, then let it rise for 1 hour.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape them into braided bread buns. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. Bake the braided bread buns in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  6. While the bread buns are baking, prepare the burger patties by mixing the ground beef with the chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Form 4 patties and cook them in a skillet until fully cooked.
  7. Assemble the braided bread burgers by placing a burger patty on each bun, topping with a slice of cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
  8. Serve the Sweet Braided Bread Burgers and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Baking sheet Mixing bowl Skillet

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sweet Braided Bread Burgers with a side of crispy fries and your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, you can replace the ground beef with a plant-based patty or grilled vegetables.

Cost

$20