Tonight's Homestead Meal - Cheeseburgers

CHEESEBURGERS, BAKED FRENCH FRIES & GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Burgers are a great easy, go to meal. Tonight we had them with homemade french fries and  fresh grilled zucchini. No lettuce here today so we used large Malabar spinach leaves and tomatoes!

 This morning I made buns. So easy and good and the cost for 12 was only 99 cents! I froze half for another time.  

                                               Homemade Hamburger Buns: 

                                                 1 1/2 cups warm milk

                                                 1/3 cup melted butter

                                                 1/2 tsp. salt

                                                 1 tsp yeast

                                                 1 egg slightly beaten
                                                 2 tsp. honey

Mix together in a bowl and let stand until frothy. With dough hook attachment add  4-5 cups flour until smooth dough forms. Knead for 3-4 minutes. Let rise covered until double. Divide into 12 pieces and form into balls. Flatten slightly. Let rise again 30 -45 minutes. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake at 350*  30 minutes or until brown. Let cool on wire racks. We like using 1/3- 1/2 wheat or spelt flour for a heartier bun.

Easy Homemade Fries: Cut potatoes in sticks, chunks or slices.  I use the large julienne plate on my mandolin. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper. Bake at 400* for about 40 minutes.
Grilled Zucchini: Thinly slice and toss with olive oil and garlic salt. Lay in layers in a grill basket, grill until desired level of doneness.