Making The McDonald's Big Mac At Home | But Better

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We are challenging one of the most iconic burgers in the world to a showdown AND my cookbook is being announced! Get My Cookbook: http://bit.ly/JWCookbookAmazonAdditional Cookbook Options (other stores, international, etc.): https://bit.ly/JoshweissmancookbookFOLLOW ME:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaweissmanTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flakeysaltTwitter: https://twitter.com/therealweissmanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoshuaweissmanSubreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JoshuaWeissman/---------------------------------------------------------------Ingredients Needed:Tangzhong:- 2 tbsp (18g) all-purpose- 2 tbsp (30ml) water- 1/4 cup (60ml) whole milkDough:- 1/2 cup plus 2 (150ml) tablespoons water - 1/2 cup (125ml) milk- 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast- 3 1/2 cups bread flour- 1.5 tablespoon (21g) granulated sugar- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter- 1 egg yolk- 1 whole egg- Egg wash- SESAME SEEDS!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOASTED- Melted butterBig Mac Sauce:- 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise- 3 tablespoons (42g) ketchup- 3 tablespoons (42g) yellow mustard - 2-3 tablespoons brunoise sweet onion- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder- 1 clove garlic grated- 1 bread and butter pickle, finely diced- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar- Salt and pepper to taste Assembly:2lbs ground beefsliced dill picklessliced cheddar cheesesliced american cheese 1 sweet onion thinly sliced1/2 head iceberg lettucesmall handful parsleyzest of 1 lemon