Recipe for black burger bun:

Ingredients:

• 500 g of flour (T55 or T65)
• 10 g of salt
• 30 g of sugar
• 20 g of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 7 g of dry yeast or 20 g of fresh yeast
• 250 ml of lukewarm water
• 50 ml of lukewarm milk
• 1 egg
• 50 g of softened butter
• 1 tablespoon of squid ink (adjust according to desired intensity)
• Black or white sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast:

   • Mix the yeast with lukewarm water and a pinch of sugar. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes until bubbles form.

2. Prepare the dough:

   • In a large bowl or a stand mixer, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and cocoa powder.
   • Add the egg, lukewarm milk, yeast mixture, and squid ink.
   • Knead for 5 minutes until a smooth dough forms.

3. Add the butter:

   • Gradually incorporate the butter while continuing to knead. The dough should become smooth and elastic.

4. First rise:

   • Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.

5. Shape the buns:

   • Deflate the dough, divide it into equal portions (80-100 g per bun), and shape them into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Second rise:

   • Cover the buns with a clean cloth and let them rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

7. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Brush the buns with a mixture of water and milk or beaten egg for a glossy finish.
   • Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
   • Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.

8. Cool:

   • Let the buns cool on a wire rack before using them for your burgers.