HAMBURGER

Don't Panic:Shaping the meat patties and broiling to perfect temperature might even be exciting for you.

1. its time to touch raw meat
first,divide into 4 even pieces.
shape into 4 balls,then gently
press each into 3/4-inch-thick
patty-be sure not to
overhandle/squeeze/smash it
becuse it will toughen. slightly
flatten each patty a little more
in the middle (they tend to
plump in the middle as they
cook). if the edges crack, press
them back together.

2.Measure 1/4 tsp. of the salt then pinch and sprinkle over the tops. then season the tops with 1/8 tsp. of the pepper(about 6 turns on a pepper mill).Turn the patties over and season the same way with remaining 1/4 tsp.salit and 1/8 tsp.pepper.Refrigerate on a plate until you're ready to cook.

3. Get toppings ready.

4.Heat the broiler(with the oven rack about 4 inches from the top). Place your patties on a broiler pan or rimmed sheet pan and slide under the broiler.Keep a close eue on them and cook until browned on the first side, 3 to 5 minutes. then flip (resist the urge to smash down on the patties with spatula)and cook another 3 to 4 minutes for medium. Transfer to a plate to rest.

5. To heat the buns, split them open and place cut side up on rimmed sheet pan and heat under the broiler.Build your burger