I absolutely Love baking with yeast it used to really scare me,but I am now over that fear(which in alot ways(aka my waist) is a really bad thing. But anyways I do really like using that stuff. There are still a couple of things I have not attempted yet,but I hope to do so some day! Here is one of the recipes I just love They are soft and chewy-I used to think the only way to eat a burger was on a store bought bun,but not any more!
Honey Wheat Sandwich Buns
1 1/4 cups Milk,warmed
2 1/4 tsp.instant yeast
2 cups Bread Flour( I put 1 additional cup in =3cups)
1 cup Whole Wheat flour
3/4 tsp Salt
1 Egg, at room temperature
1/4 cup Honey plus 2 T.,divided
2 T. Butter,melted
Sesame Seeds,optional
Dissolve yeast into warm milk,In your mixer combine the bread flour(save additional cup to add if needed after all ingredients are added),wheat flour,and salt. Mix briefly to combine. Add the yeast -milk mixture,egg,and 1/4 cup honey,mix on low speed till dough has formed. Knead with mixture 4 minutes.Transfer dough to lightly oiled bowl,turn to coat,cover with kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in bulk,about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Once dough has risen,transfer to lightly oiled work surface,gently deflate the dough,divide dough into 9-10 equal sized pieces. Form each piece into a flattened round, 3.5-4 inches in diameter.Transfer the dough rounds to a greased baking sheet. Cover with towel and let rise until nearly doubled,about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine melted butter with honey and lightly brush the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake for 14-15 minutes,rotating the pan halfway through baking,until golden brown and baked through.Let cool.
These are totally delicious!
Adapted from: Annies's Eats
