Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm water,2 Tablespoons dry active yeast,2 Tablespoons granulated sugar,3 cups bread flour, sifted,1 cup whole wheat flour, sifted,1 teaspoon kosher salt,1/4 cup canola oil,1/2 cup 2% milk,2 large eggs, at room temperature,1/2 cup honey,2 tablespoons water
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine the water, yeast and sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, whole wheat flour and salt. Set aside.
- Pour the yeast mixture, into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook. On low-speed, mix together the yeast mixture, canola oil, milk, egg and honey until thoroughly combined. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until the dough forms a ball. Continue kneading the dough in the mixer, or by hand, for approximately 5 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and cover with a kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise in a warm location for approximately two hours or until it has doubled in size.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 8 equal size balls.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and cover with a clean kitchen towel.
- Let the dough rise in a warm location for an hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and water. Using a pastry brush, lightly cover each bun with the egg wash.
- Bake the buns for 15-18 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- The buns are best if enjoyed within three days. Alternatively, you can wrap them each in plastic wrap and foil to freeze them for up to 6 weeks.
No Comments