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Post by LilyRose on Jul 2, 2017 18:15:56 GMT
I just finished grilling some hot dogs, and my preference is to warm the buns up for a few seconds in the microwave. I've gotten to be a bit snobby, in fact, and mentally turn up my nose a bit if some serves me from-the-package buns. In honor of the upcoming quintessential grilling holiday, I'm curious about everyone's preferences.
My first poll--hope I did it right!
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Post by shelledpea on Jul 2, 2017 18:21:35 GMT
We usually just throw the bag of buns on the table, but we tried something different yesterday and it was wonderful! I had just finished roasting some garlic, so I mixed up a little garlic butter and spread it on the buns. Hubby grilled them while the burgers were finishing. So delicious! Pretty sure we'll do it again soon.  |
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Post by YooHoot on Jul 2, 2017 18:28:39 GMT
I grill my hamburger buns but not my hotdog buns.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2017 18:51:26 GMT
I thought this was going to be about different buns entirely.
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Post by KelleeM on Jul 2, 2017 18:58:10 GMT
We do a bit more than warm the buns on the grill. I like them toasty! We had grilled hotdogs for lunch with grilled buns. From what I've heard New England hotdog buns are different than in the rest of the US. I'm going to have to research a bit now.
ETA: my quick visit to Google confirmed this...We always use New England style buns as we live here in New England!!!
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Post by garcia5050 on Jul 2, 2017 19:03:31 GMT
If it's a large crowd, then bag of buns on the table. If it's just my family of four, then they get slightly toasted on the grill.
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Post by wasil on Jul 2, 2017 19:07:35 GMT
It depends on the type of bun and how fresh they are! If they are bakery buns (as opposed to white bread buns from the bread aisle/shelf) and just bought, I will just slice them and offer them as is.
If they are a few days old I will put them on the grill for a few minutes or butter them and grill them in a frying pan on my stove top.
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Post by padresfan619 on Jul 2, 2017 19:10:27 GMT
We ask who wants a toasted bun and go from there. I like a toasted hamburger bun and prefer a raw hot dog bun.
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Post by lucyg on Jul 2, 2017 19:11:39 GMT
I didn't answer the poll because I don't actually grill outdoors ... I fry, broil, or pan-grill indoors. But I do lightly toast the buns in the toaster-oven before serving. I don't like them plain.
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Post by baslp on Jul 2, 2017 19:23:48 GMT
Great question. , I am lazy so everyone is in charge of getting their own bun.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2017 19:27:44 GMT
I like our buns toasted/grilled a bit, but if not then they just are served straight from the package. Don't like moist buns (hotdog buns people  ), so I wouldn't steam them and don't think I'd ever microwave them. |
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Post by pancakes on Jul 2, 2017 19:55:23 GMT
EVERYONE just takes them straight out of the package. I have gotten used to it, but I hate it. I want my buns warm! Hamburger buns are great on the grill. Hot dog buns, I guess wrapped in foil on the grill or steamed might be my preference, but I just want them warm.
But yeah. Used to the janky "cold" buns everyone has. We do it too. Since no one I know except for me seems to care haha
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Post by PaperAngel on Jul 2, 2017 20:04:09 GMT
I steam my hot dog bun (always Martin's Long Potato Roll) filled with shredded cheese; my husband skips the bun; & our teen prefers an unheated bun.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 2, 2017 20:33:57 GMT
Straight from the package. I'm lazy.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Jul 2, 2017 21:58:38 GMT
Straight from the package. I do not want warmed or steamed or grilled buns.
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Post by supersoda on Jul 2, 2017 22:08:11 GMT
We slather ours in butter and toast them on the stovetop--usually nice and smushed to get a crispy golden brown. It never occurred to me to put them on the grill--that would certainly make more sense when everything else is cooked outdoors! |
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Post by AussieMeg on Jul 2, 2017 22:16:01 GMT
Hot dog buns - straight from the packet
Burger buns - sometimes lightly grilled, sometimes straight from the pack - especially if they are super fresh and soft
When I say 'grilled' I mean what you would refer to as 'broiled' (I think).
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Post by 950nancy on Jul 2, 2017 22:22:59 GMT
I do all of those things depending on who/where we are eating.
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Post by craftykitten on Jul 2, 2017 22:39:49 GMT
I thought this was going to be about different buns entirely. Hair buns, right? I was all set to talk about how I style mine. |
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jul 2, 2017 23:44:22 GMT
Donkey kicks and squats
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Post by breetheflea on Jul 2, 2017 23:56:18 GMT
I like soft buns. DH likes to over toast all bread products... Buns should not be crunchy.
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Post by paperaddictedpea on Jul 3, 2017 0:02:19 GMT
We do a bit more than warm the buns on the grill. I like them toasty! We had grilled hotdogs for lunch with grilled buns. From what I've heard New England hotdog buns are different than in the rest of the US. I'm going to have to research a bit now. ETA: my quick visit to Google confirmed this...We always use New England style buns as we live here in New England!!! New England style hot dog buns are the best! I prefer my buns lightly toasted, but most of the time we just eat them straight from the package. |
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Post by azredhead on Jul 3, 2017 0:21:53 GMT
We did ours yesterday since Dh is doing Ribs for the 4th. I like to tose them on the grill. I like the edges toasted . Dh is likes them traditionally plain.
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Post by gramasue on Jul 3, 2017 0:27:43 GMT
I like them warm but not crispy. I put them in a heavy brown paper bag and put them in the oven on low while the barbequing is going on. They come out like they were fresh-baked.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 3, 2017 0:29:22 GMT
I enjoy a toasted hamburger bun, but I've never seen that done with hot dog buns. Besides, once I throw on the mustard, ketchup, onions, and relish, the bun's just there to hold it together-- it doesn't really taste like anything.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 3, 2017 0:37:51 GMT
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 3, 2017 0:44:26 GMT
Nobody here is eating buns. Haven't you read our low-carb threads?  |
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Post by txdancermom on Jul 3, 2017 1:16:26 GMT
I wrap them in foil and put them on the side of the grill while the burgers/dogs or sausages cook
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Post by LilyRose on Jul 3, 2017 1:44:18 GMT
I've gotten to be a bit snobby, in fact, and mentally turn up my nose a bit if some serves me from-the-package buns. I can't believe no Pea has come on yet to say you MUST make your own buns from scratch. Seems like the standards around here are really slipping.  I'm sure sanctimommy will wander through to tell us about her homemade non-GMO kale buns any minute now... |
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Post by lisae on Jul 3, 2017 1:47:29 GMT
We don't grill out but when I go to a party usually the buns are in the bag and you just take one and go from there. Usually everything else is only lukewarm anyway so what's the point of toasting the bun.
I did hamburgers at home yesterday - broiled - and I did not toast the buns. Sometimes I do if I think of it.
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), so I wouldn't steam them and don't think I'd ever microwave them. 
