Name: Slow-Fermented Whopper-Style Burger
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 3/4 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 slices cheddar cheese; 4 beef patties (4 oz each); 4 slices tomato; 4 lettuce leaves; 4 pickles; 4 onion rings

Slow-Fermented Whopper-Style Burger

A more complex flavor profile achieved through a slow fermentation process for the bread.

120 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and olive oil, mix until a dough forms.
Cover and let rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 12-18 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape the dough into buns and let rise again for 30 minutes.
Bake buns for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Cook the patties on a grill or skillet over medium-high heat until desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Toast the buns and assemble with cheese, patty, tomato, lettuce, pickle, and onion ring.
Serve immediately.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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