Vegan burger bun

Method

1. Mix 20g flour with 120ml of the almond drink in a saucepan over a medium heat
2. Cook for 2-3 mins, stirring continuously, until you have a smooth, thick paste
3. Remove from the heat and add a further 100ml of the almond drink, plus the oil, to the mixture
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining flour, the yeast, sugar and salt
5. Make a well in the middle and pour in the almond drink mixture
6. Stir with a wooden spoon until you have a rough dough
7. Turn out onto a clean work surface and knead for 10 mins, until smooth and pliable
8. Put the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and leave to rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size
9. Tip the risen dough onto a clean work surface and shape into four even balls
10. Transfer to a large baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, spaced at least 5cm apart, and leave to rise for a further 20-25 mins
11. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4
12. Mix 1 tbsp maple syrup with 1 tbsp almond drink and brush over the buns
13. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 15-20 mins, until risen and golden
14. Brush with the remaining maple syrup, then leave to cool for 15 mins before serving

*timings plus rising and cooling