Your burger deserves an awesome bun. These buns are loaded with caramelized onions and are extra soft thanks to mashed potatoes.
Something big happens this week. On May 11th, at 211 (our street number,) Winston turns 11! For the past two years, I’ve shared facts about him. This year, I thought I couldn’t come up with many new ones (I’ve already shared 19!,) but it tuns out, I have 11 new ones! So, hang tight – here’s an overload of info about my best bud.
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1) He has seasonal allergies that make his skin flare up. To combat it, we give him Benadryl. We stuff the pills in bread. Thus, he loves pill time and comes running if he hears the opening of bread or opening of medicine. (& loves to pull scams by spitting out the pills!)
2) He may or may not like going to the vet. I think he gets really anxious, but my parents think he’s excited to be there. Either way, he’s a favorite patient.
3) He’s a pretty stylish dude, with his Red Frasier Plaid leash and alternating bandanas.
4) While I love a good cookie, Winston’s favorite treats are Pearly Whites Bones. These are pretty big bones, but he’ll gulf one down in less than 10 minutes.
5) Baths seem to irritate his skin even more. So, he rarely has a bath. If you like a real natural dog smell, come to my house π (I do!)
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6) When he’s home alone, he gets in trouble (only sometimes!) He’s been known to tear up a cookbook, open a soda bottle and tear up lots of paper.
7) He has to eat moistened food. The wait for breakfast/dinner can be unbearable (& I can understand!)
8) He’s in charge of our security department. Whenever UPS comes or someone knocks on the door, he lets ’em know this is his house and you better watch out!
9) He’s not quite sure what to think of little kids. Basically, he doesn’t like them and he’s not afraid to tell them.
10) He has a secret admirer. A neighbor, a collie named Lexi, always goes crazy when he walks by her house.
11) He’s a kitchen counter thief. He’s been known to steal anything – even an entire loaf of bread!!
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So, in honor of his bread love – here are some Onion Potato Burger Buns. These are a bold option for all your summer burgers. The onion wakes the buns up, and the potato keeps these super soft. (& I know onions are poisonous to dogs – I made sure Winston didn’t get any!)
Winston’s still putting in requests for his birthday treat. He has good taste – so I’m thinking he might settle for something with carrot, or banana, or peanut butter – we’ll just have to see.
Happy Birthday, Winston! Thanks for being my kitchen assistant and best bud π
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tbsp margarine
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 small/medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 tbsp cashew milk
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 4.5 tsp active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup warm cashew milk
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 4 cups all purpose flour + ~ 1-2 cups (closer to 1)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- Poppy seeds
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Melt margarine in small skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add onions and salt. Saute for 20 minutes or until onions are light golden brown.
- Place potatoes in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain potatoes and mash with form. Add cashew milk and margarine. Mix to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Allow to rest a few minutes.
- Then add milk, oil, potatoes, flour, brown sugar and salt. Stir to combine. Gradually add extra flour until soft dough forms. Knead for five minutes. In last minute, add onions to half of dough. Place dough in greased bowl and allow to rise one hour.
- Divide dough into 6 equal buns and one loaf. Allow rolls to rise 30 minutes. Allow loaf to rise one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush buns with oil and sprinkle with poppy and sesame seeds. Bake buns for 20 minutes or until golden brown and internal temp is 190 degrees. Bake loaf 20 minutes, tent with foil, bake an additional 5-10 minutes or until loaf reaches 190 degrees.
Note: Onions and potatoes can be made in advance. Warm slightly before adding to dough.
Winston!! I think he would be great friends with our Dixie, who is 9, and has similar skin issues (have you tried Pill Pockets? She loves them) and is also our lovable, noisy security system. And would love one of these onion buns – and so would I! π
No, I’ll have to look into Pill Pockets. Thanks Kate π
Happy birthday to Winston! He is such a cute dog! And my old dog used to have allergies too, it was pretty bad and she would bite herself raw, even with creams and medicine. Now onto these buns, they look delicious! Just in time for summer and grilling burgers!
Yes, that’s what Winston does too π Thanks Gayle!
Awww such a sweetheart!!! (I wish I had a dog!)
Ah, potato buns!! Used to be my favorite growing up!!
Dogs are the best! Thank you, Rebecca π
Well happy birthday, Winston! Love the fun facts about your best bud! So fun! And I LOVE these buns!! So true, every burger deserves a great bun and these sure fit that bill! Potato buns are my faaaaavs and these are just perfect, girlfriend! Cheers!
They do! Thanks Cheyanne π
Lucky Winston, having you to help him out. He’s obviously such a great (and adorable) doggy!
I’m a huge fan of potato buns, so these get my vote for the next BBQ!
He is! Thanks Mir π
Winston is the sweetest, most adorable-looking dog I’ve ever seen. Wow. What a sweetheart. Thank you so much for sharing so many fun and interesting facts about him! My favorite: Winston, Chief Security Officer. π Also, Megan, your onion potato burger buns are just perfect and gorgeous. How do you do it? Pinning, of course! Happy Monday, M. π
Aww – thank you, Demeter! & we actually do call him CSO π
Winston is so adorable! And he sounds so funny. I’ve known a few bread thieves too. π
This potato burger buns sound wonderful. When I’m at a cookout I’m always annoyed when the burgers are big but the buns are small and wimpy. And who doesn’t love a homemade bun? I could probably eat this all by itself!
Ha ha! Thanks Amanda π & you definitely can eat these by themselves – so delicious!
Happy, happy birthday to Winston! He’s adorable! I’m sure he would gobble up these buns if he got the chance! They look fabulous! I’ll need to try them with our summer burgers! Thanks for sharing Megan!
Oh, he would! Thanks Mary Ann π If you do try them, please let me know how you like them!
Oh, I love Winston! He and Izzy would definitely be friends! Happy birthday to your sweet pup.
P.S. Love your kicked up burger buns! Gorgeous!
Thank you, Liz! Winston said Izzy’s invited to his birthday party π
Winston is sooooo cute I can’t even handle it! My dog loves tearing up cookbooks, too :). And these potato buns sounds fantastic!
Thanks Kelsie! Tearing up cookbooks must be what the cool dogs do π
Happy Birthday Winston! He’s adorable, such a sweet face!
I have never made burger buns before, but I think I will have to.. Love how golden brown they are. Looks perfect !!!
You should make them, Rahul! Thank you π
Awww happy 11th birthday Winston!!! I want to come give him a big hug and a treat!! So sweet!! That face!
And these burger buns sound awesomeeee. I started making my own buns whenever I can and I need to give these a try!!
He would love that, Ashley π Thank you – homemade buns are the best!
Girl these buns look A-mazing!! I have never made buns with onions and mashed potatoes!! I could possibly eat them by themselves!! I am hungry looking at these π
You should definitely try them, Ami! & I could definitely eat a whole batch by myself π
Love anything onions potatoes. And these buns look absolutely divine.
Thanks Anu! It is a great combo!
Happy birthday to Winston! Hope you guys do something fun to celebrate. π Your potato burger buns look like they came straight from a bakery – they’re gorgeous!
You’re too sweet, Eva! Winston & I went on an extra walk and celebrated with Banana Pumpkin Pupcakes!
oh sweet heavens potatoes and caramelized onions AND bread???
you had me at hello.
ha ha! Thanks Kayle π
Aww I wanna play with Winston! Makes me miss my dog…and this post also makes me want a burger on one of your delicious buns! Yum π
He’d love to play with you π These buns will be perfect for all kinds of sandwiches – thanks Rachel!
Love this post, Megan! We have 2 pups, and one in particular who has been my assistant since I graduated from college many, many years ago. He totally loves bread, and now this post has inspired me to make him something special…maybe some homemade dog treats…this weekend. But speaking of bread, I love these buns! Baking bread is one of my favorite hobbies, so I’ll need to give these buns a shot soon!
Bread making is the best! – as are kitchen assistants π
These sound amazing! What a great idea, you’re right, every burger deserves a great bun!
Thanks so much!
Your dog is too cute! Loved reading that, makes me miss my doggy.
These look like the BEST burger buns ever Megan! Love them!
Thank you, Katie!
Happy B day Winston! What a cutie
He is super cute! He had a great birthday including walks and pupcakes.
Oh he is so cute! Happy birthday Winston! They are just great buds to have, aren’t they? Love my little guy too. Those onion potato burger buns sound delicious….how unique using potatoes! This recipe comes just in time for the Summer bbq season π
Thanks Dawn!
Potato rolls are my favorite, I love how soft they are! With onions just planted, looks like I’ll hav ea future recipe to try out!
Me too! Thanks Pamela π
What a sweet post and happy belated birthday to your pup! My dogs have been known to steal soda and water bottles and pop the lids off too. I think dogs just love them for some reason? π These Onion Potato Buns look so soft and light! They’d definitely be perfect for all the summer BBQs too!
Thanks Danielle! I don’t know what’s so fascinating about bottles!
Happy Birthday to Winston ! He’s very cute π The burger buns look and sound fantastic, I need to try these!
Thanks Manali! & you should try these π
Happy birthday to your gorgeous dog! And those buns are a great alternative to plain burger buns
Thanks Danushi – I agree!
Sounds like one love dog! No cake for his birthday? π I love making my own bread and rolls. These looks like just the kind my family would love!
This is so cute! Happy birthday to your pup! And also, the rolls look super fluffy and way yummy. I’m in!