BEST BUNS FOR BRATS RECIPES

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients except salt well and add water until all of the flour is wetted and there are no lumps.
• Let the dough sit covered for 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle the salt over the dough, tip onto a lightly floured counter and knead for 3 minutes until the dough is uniform and somewhat smooth. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
• Stretch and fold the dough letter-style (top to bottom and side to side) and let sit for 30 more min covered.
• Stretch and fold and place dough in fridge overnight covered.
• Next morning, If the dough didn't double in volume, let it sit out until it does.
• Divide into 10 pieces weighing 85 to 88 g each and shape as desired.
• Preheat oven to 450 F with a pan for steaming at the bottom of the oven.
• Cover dough with oiled plastic and let proof until it's 1.5 to twice it's volume.
• Brush on egg wash if desired and score once down the middle.
• Add 1 cup of hot water to the steam pan (careful not to splash it) and bake for 7 minutes. Turn the pan and bake for 7 more minutes or until 200F internally.

Steps:

• Add brats, beer, 3/4 stick of butter, garlic, 1/2 onion, and salt to pot.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Place on medium hot grill and grill until golden brown (15 to 20 minutes).
• Use remaining butter to sauté onions until they become opaque.
• Place on buns top with a spicy mustard and onions.
• Enjoy!