For the mini brioche buns (skip this step if using ready-made): In a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, yeast, sugar, milk, egg, water and salt, mix everything together and form a dough.

Gradually add the softened butter while kneading for about 2 minutes, once the butter is incorporated knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until soft and smooth.

Lightly oil the mixing bowl, return the dough to the bowl, cover and allow to prove for 1.5 hours.

The proving time will depend on the temperature of the room, it may take a little longer.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface, Shape into a log. Divide the dough equally into 12 – each piece of dough should weigh 43g approx. – shape into balls.

When shaping the dough do not use a lot of flour on the work surface, you may just need a little on your hands.

Line the drawer with baking paper, top with six balls of dough, allow a little space in between each one. Close the drawer, prove for 25 minutes. Transfer the remaining dough balls onto a lined baking tray, cover and refrigerate - this will slow down the proving process while you cook the first batch.

Once proved, brush with egg wash, top with sesame seeds.

Select the Oven function, PIZZA, reduce to 180°C, set 8 minutes and press START.

Once golden brown, remove the buns and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Transfer the remaining batch of buns from the fridge straight into the lined drawer, cover the drawer with a tea towel and allow the buns to return to room temperature for a few minutes before uncovering, then brush with egg wash and sesame seeds. Repeat the baking process as before.

Remove the mini burger buns and allow to cool on the wire rack with the first batch.

To make the burgers: In a large mixing bowl combine the beef mince, mustard, seasoning and garlic.

Divide the beef mixture into eight, then shape the mini burgers, slightly larger than the size of the bread rolls.
Tip: The burgers will shrink during cooking so ensure to shape them slightly larger than required.

Insert the grill inside the drawer, select the GRILL function, STEAK, 200°C, set 8 minutes and press the START button. The preheating phase will begin. 
Once preheating is complete, place 5 mini burgers onto the grill, close the drawer and press the START button. 

Remove the cooked burgers from the drawer, repeat the cooking process with the remaining 3 burgers.

Slice the burger buns in half and assemble with your choice of toppings. Use a skewer or toothpick to hold the burgers together.

To add bacon: Insert the grill inside the drawer, select the GRILL function, BACON, 200°C, set 2 minutes and press the START button. The preheating phase will begin. 

Once preheating is complete, place the bacon on the grill, close the drawer and press the START button.

Once cooked, remove the bacon and serve.

Use half a rasher of bacon on each burger.