PrintJack-Skellington Black Burger Buns for a Spooky Dinner!
Deliciously spooky black burger buns inspired by Jack Skellington, perfect for a Halloween dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 buns 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup activated charcoal powder
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, activated charcoal, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces, shaping each into a bun.
- Place the buns on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the buns are cooked through and slightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Activated charcoal can be found in health food stores or online.
- These buns can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Serve with spooky toppings for a Halloween-themed meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg