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Herby Lobster Roll with Homemade Buns next to a BUBBL'R twisted elix'r

Herby Lobster Rolls with Homemade Buns

Servings 2 (but makes 10 buns)
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Ingredients
  

For the Homemade Buns

  • BUBBL’R twisted elix’r for serving
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp. active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups flour
  • 5 tbsp. softened butter cubed + 1 tbsp. for brushing after baking
  • beaten egg for baking

For the Lobster

  • ½ cup mayo
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp. chopped chives
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tbsp. old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 lobster tails de-shelled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 tbsp. butter
  • 4 cloves garlic thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp. fine sea salt

Instructions
 

To Make the Homemade Buns

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the hook attachment, combine the warm milk (or water), yeast, and sugar. Give it a quick stir to combine then let sit for 5 minutes, until very foamy.
  • Whisk in the salt and egg.
  • Add the flour and knead until the flour is fully absorbed.
  • On LOW speed, add the cubed softened butter one tablespoon at a time. Knead an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until a soft and pliable dough.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel to rise 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Line either a sheet pan or 9×13″ baking pan with parchment paper. For wider hotdog buns, use the sheet pan. For taller, use the 9×13″ baking pan.
  • Transfer the dough onto a clean surface. Divide into 10 equal sized pieces. Roll each into a tight log that’s 4″ to 5″ long.
  • Evenly distribute on the prepared baking pan. Press down on each hot dog bun to be around 1″ tall.
  • Cover to rise 30 to 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
  • Brush the very tops with the beaten egg, then bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until deeply golden on top. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  • Immediately brush on 1 to 2 tablespoons of melted butter after baking. Let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing to enjoy.

To Make the Lobster Rolls

  • For the herby mayo, combine the mayo, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, chopped chives, grated garlic, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix very well and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the butter to melt.
  • Add the thinly sliced garlic and chopped lobster. Season with the salt. Sauté for 1 to 3 minutes, just until cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon to the herby mayo. Toss well.
  • Reduce heat to Medium. Add the buns side-facedown to cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
  • Create a slit in the top of each bun. Add the herby mayo lobster mixture and top with lots of fresh chives to enjoy warm with BUBBL’R twisted elix’r for a complementary refreshment!