Garlic Parmesan Hamburger Buns

Add lukewarm water to a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and sugar and mix well. Allow to stand 10 minutes.

Add flour, salt, softened butter, and egg and mix until all is combined and dough comes together.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead only until dough is smooth and elastic.

Gather dough into a ball and place dough into a large bowl. Cover with a clean damp towel and allow to rise until double, about 2 hours.

While dough is rising, melt butter in a very small sauce pan. Add vegetable oil and pressed garlic and cook over very low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 10 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and flatten to about 3″ across.

Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, use a sharp serrated knife and cut a cross in the top quarter of each bun. Brush buns from edges to center with half of the garlic oil. Let buns rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Drizzle the buns with the remaining garlic oil and sprinkle them with the parmesan cheese and the chives.

Bake the buns for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

Remove the buns from the oven and cool on a wire rack.