I’ve barbecued for at least three weekends in the last month because, miracle of miracles, it’s NOT raining.
And I like the taste of bbq’d meats.
No other explanation needed.
I was going to throw sirloin steaks, burgers and a chicken breast on the grill but switched out the last two pork chops in my freezer for the steaks, so I wouldn’t have two beef items. In anticipation of the burgers, I decided to make my own hamburger buns. My recipe makes enough dough for sixteen buns but I made hoagies with half, so I ended up with eight buns and four hoagies. Brioche breads freeze and thaw wonderfully, so that’s why I decided on an enriched rather than a lean bread recipe. It tastes good too.
Hamburgers … naked and dressed – I don’t like raw onions on my burgers but onion rings. Oh mama!!
The rest of the barbecue – Now I just have to figure out what to serve for sides in the week ahead … although I’m thinking of sticking that chicken into one of the hoagies.
Cooking is Fun ... Really!! 
Brioche buns seem to be the thing right now for burgers. I like mine a little toasted first or just heated in the frying pan. I’ve been enjoying them lately with all sorts of meats and cheese fillings.
I like that they stay fresh tasting and ‘moist’ longer than most other breads I’ve made. Toasting is a bit challenging in my temperamental toaster but when done, the results are worth the effort.
I have a small toaster oven which helps, but there’s always a small frying pan to toast buns.
Something to try. Thank you for the suggestion. I have a sort of ‘panini press’ too which I could use.
Omg I love anything on the BBQ. I’m trying to find the propane tank for the bbq that my landlord provides.
I can’t think of anything that isn’t tastier grilled on the bbq. Hope you find the tank soon. 🙂
I’m pretty sure it’s probably in the garden shed here. I just need to talk to the tenant who has the key. I’ll be knocking on door tomorrow. ☺
The buns look excellent, Maria, nicely done. We love to BBQ during the summer too, saves the kitchen from the heat of the oven.
Thank you. It’s gotten a bit chillier now and I actually enjoy turning the oven on. 🙂
I also cooked hamburgers yesterday. A cutlet on the grill gives the hamburger a special taste! I love the summer menu!
Thank you.