Whole Wheat Buns

Home made buns are one of my most loved comfort foods. When I first started milling my own flour I knew that I needed to find the perfect recipe for whole wheat buns, and I think I’ve found it! Try it for yourself, and you won’t be disappointed!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups of warm water
1 tbsp instant yeast
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp salt
4-5 cups North Country Grains Whole Grain Flour
1/4 cup vital wheat gluten

Directions:

Mix together water, oil, sugar, and egg. Add yeast, mix and let sit for 5 minutes.

Add salt, vital wheat gluten, and flour – adding the flour one cup at a time until reaching the desired consistency. (Dough should remain tacky, oil hands to make handling easier).

Knead well.

Place dough in an oil bowl, covered with a dish towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Punch down, and shape dough into balls and place on a baking sheet, approx 2 inches apart.

Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Butter the tops when they come out of the oven and serve!

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This is a great recipe to double for a larger quantity, and it stores in the freezer very well.