Ultimate Wendy's Baconator Copycat Recipe | Chef Joshua Weissman

Ingredients

• Pyrex Measuring Cup
• Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
• 2 Tbsp (20g) bread flour, plus 2.5 cups (320g)
• 2 Tbsp (27g) water
• ¾ cup (180g) whole milk, divided
• 1 Tbsp (9g) active dry yeast
• 1.25 Tbsp (17g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp (7g) fine sea salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature (divided)
• 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
• 3 Tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, softened
• Vegetable oil, for greasing the bowl
• Melted unsalted butter
• ½ cup (118g) mayonnaise
• ½ bunch fresh chives, very thinly sliced
• 3-4 cloves black garlic, smashed into a paste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Splash of Chinese black vinegar
• 1lb (450g) boneless beef short rib, cut into 1” (2.5cm) chunks
• ½ lb (225g) boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1” (2.5cm) chunks
• 1lb (450g) boneless chuck roast, cut into 1” (2.5cm) chunks
• Cooked thick-cut bacon (4-6 slices per burger)
• Sliced cheddar cheese
• Sliced smoked provolone cheese
• Ketchup