Yummy Goodness

 The other day, some blessed soul stumbled across a recipe for whole wheat hamburger buns.  It's hard to find recipes that meet all of our criteria (usually requiring many changes to make it suitable for us), but this one  just needed a teensy tiny tweak.  Perfect!  The only other concern was . . . would they really taste good?

There really was no need to worry.  They had great taste and weren't even dense like a lot of whole wheat recipes.  It definitely met with our approval!  So much so that we decided to share. : )

Homemade Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

5 c (+) whole wheat flour

1 1/2 c warm water

2 pkgs regular or active dry yeast (4 1/2 t)

2 T honey (we used pure maple syrup)

1/4 c water

1/2 c milk

2 T butter

2 t sea salt

In a large mixing bowl, stir together 3 cups of whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups warm water.  Set aside to let rest for 30 minutes.  In the meantime, mix together 1/4 cup water, yeast, and honey.  Allow this to sit for at least 10 minutes to activate the yeast.

Melt butter, milk, and salt in a small saucepan on the stove.  Do not allow the mixture to get above 120 degrees.

Pour yeast mixture and milk mixture into flour mixture.  Add remaining two cups of flour (more if needed).

Knead for about 10 minutes until dough begins to look "shiny".  Put dough back into the bowl, cover and let rise for at least an hour . . . or until it has doubled.

Pull dough onto a clean countertop and knead for a couple of minutes to get any air bubbles out.  Roll dough on a lightly floured surface until about 1/2 inch thick.

Cut circles from the dough with a large drinking glass or wide mouth jar.  Place circles on/in a well buttered baking dish about an inch apart.

Allow to rise for about 30 minutes.  Bake for 20-25 minutes in a 350 degree oven.  Makes about 18 buns.

 The best part is that Allison can even enjoy them! : )

 These didn't stay around for long.  

Yummy goodness to the last bite! : )