For big, thick burgers, a hearty (but soft!) bun bought from a local bakery or made at home will do you well (try out our recipes for a clone of the Spotted Pig's awesome bun), but for thin, griddled, classic diner-style burgers, nothing beats a store-bought bun. There are some battles not worth fighting, and soft burger buns at home is one of them. Why bother when they're so cheaply and readily available, and perfectly suited for the task?
The ideal soft burger bun should be pillowy, squishy, and tender, with a tight but soft crumb and a distinct sweetness. It should hold up nicely to the burger's juices, but should never be tough or cottony. On the opposite end of the spectrum, you don't want a burger that disintegrates half way through your meal.
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Juicy Lucy is a gourmet burger bar with the iconic, cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy at it’s epicenter. Invented in the 1920′s, the Juicy Lucy Burger came to life by stuffing cheese into the center of a beef patty, rather than placing it on top. With much love and respect to the Juicy Lucy roots, this is our take on the famous burger. Our menu features six gourmet burgers, local greens, hand-cut fries, organic milkshakes and seasonal aguas frescas.
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