This is Sue's take on a BLT Burger. There are many many myths about the contents of a Beef Burger. But the hint is in the name. They really don't need Potato starch, breadcrumbs, Mono and Diglycerides of fatty acids ( I mean really?) or any of the other obscure additives you'll find in the ingredients of some low cost burger. All you actually need is Beef mince and a little Salt and Pepper. You don't need any fancy gadgets or burger presses, just your hands.
We’ve tried various shortcrust pastry recipes over the years with varying degrees of success. This has to be the best so far.
The flour mix makes 1kg, so you won’t need all of it unless you are cooking of 20 folk. But it will keep well in a sealed box.
Gluten Free Flour Mix:-
Ingredients:-
700g of White Rice Flour
200g of Potato Flour
100g of Tapioca Flour
Method:-
(1) Mix everything together.
(2) Store what you don’t need in an air tight box.
Pastry Mix
Ingredients:-
225g of Gluten free Flour Mix (See above)
A pinch of Baking Powder (Gluten free)
1 Tsp of Xanthan Gum
2 Pinches of Salt
110g of Margarine
1 Medium Egg, beaten
Cold Water
Method:-
(1) In a large bowl add the Flour mix, Baking Powder, Xanthan Gum and Salt.
(2) Rub in the Margarine until it resembles breadcrumbs.
(3) Stir in the Egg.
Add the Water a little at a time and knead thoroughly until soft.
(4) Roll out and use.
