Udi’s Classic Hamburger Buns
I really like the hamburger bun and I’m not the only one. In fact, Udi’s hamburger bun is so popular that both Culver’s and Red Robin serve them in their gluten free menu. At Culver’s the bun is individually wrapped. The patty, lettuce and condiments are served separately and you assemble the burger. Also, Jason’s Deli offers their sandwich bread in their gluten free menu. Their sandwich bread is one of my favorites and ranked as my #3 pick for gluten free bread <https://liveglutenanddairyfree.com/greatest-thing-since-sliced-gluten-and-dairy-free-bread/>.
Udi’s Hotdog Buns
A bbq party, a baseball game and the 4th of July wouldn’t be the same without hotdogs. While I like their hamburger buns, I am not a fan of their hotdog buns. They are so bready that the meat gets lost in between the buns and you are eating more bread than meat. And they split in half as soon as I took them out of the microwave. I am realistic with gluten free products in that they sometimes can’t replicate the real thing. I’ve said before that products made with wheat flour will be lighter, flakier, moister and fluffier than gluten free products. In addition, they will not crumble because it is the gluten that holds bread together. While the hotdog buns taste good, I am put off by their thickness and falling apart so easily.
The hamburger and hotdog buns are gluten, dairy, soy and nut free.
Conclusion
Udi’s hamburger buns and sandwich bread are great gluten free options. They improved their hamburger buns by making them smaller, lighter and less bready. I hope they do the same with their hotdog buns.
Fun Food Facts
Hotdog toppings vary by region. In my hometown, Chicago, they are topped with mustard, sport peppers, bright green relish, diced onions, fresh tomatoes and celery salt on a poppy seed bun. And no ketchup! New York is famous for Coney Island hotdogs, topped with sauerkraut, onion sauce and spicy brown mustard. And New Jersey is known for their Italian hotdog. It is usually deep-fried, placed in an Italian roll or pizza bread, and topped with fried bell peppers, onions, and potatoes.
A lesser known fact is that burgers also vary by region. Wisconsin has the butter burger, in which butter is used in the patty or on the bun. A California burger has guacamole or avocado and bacon. And if you order a Luther Burger in Georgia, don’t expect buns. They’ll be replaced with glazed donuts.
Did You Know?
Los Angeles consumes more hotdogs than any other city beating out second and third place New York and Philadelphia. Chicago is No. 5 on the list. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/06/17/july-4th-hot-dog-and-hamburger-consumption-by-state/39580323/
Quotes
“Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hotdogs.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
