Hamburger Buns Published July 1, 2006. From Cook's Illustrated. We were surprised by the differences in flavor and texture, even when we limited our tasting to supermarket buns.
products tested (listed alphabetically) Pepperidge Farm Premium Bakery Rolls Sunbeam Hamburger Buns Wonder Hamburger Buns See Product Comparison Chart In a tasting of supermarket hamburger buns, we were surprised by the differences in flavor and texture. Two brands were so airy that they all but deflated if grasped too indelicately, while heartier brands stood up well to wet condiments. But the dealbreaker was size: Of the products we tested, some measured less than 3 1/2 inches across-a tight fit for most patties. Our favorite had a generous 4 1/2-inch diameter, hearty texture, "wheaty" taste, and the least amount of sugar in the lineup. See the Results Winner Pepperidge Farm Premium Bakery Rolls Our favorite had a generous 4 1/2-inch diameter, hearty texture, "wheaty" taste, and the least amount of sugar in the lineup.Hamburger Buns We were surprised by the differences in flavor and texture, even when we limited our tasting to supermarket buns. Product Tested Price* Recommended Pepperidge Farm Premium Bakery Rolls These had a generous 4 1/2 -inch diameter, hearty texture, "wheaty" taste, and the least amount of sugar in the lineup. Not Recommended Sunbeam Hamburger Buns They were so airy that they all but deflated if grasped too indelicately. $2.79 Not Recommended Wonder Hamburger Buns They were so airy that they all but deflated if grasped too indelicately. $2.89 *Prices subject to change. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
