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Homemade Honey Wheat Hot Dog Buns

Servings 8 large hot dog buns

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 C warm water 105 degrees F.
  • 1/4 C honey
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 lg egg
  • 2 1/2 C all purpose flour
  • 1 C whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 tbsp melted butter if desired

Instructions
 

  • Combine the yeast, warm water and sugar in a small cup.
  • Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the yeast is foamy.
  • Place the flours and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a dough hook.
  • Mix on low to combine.
  • Slowly add the yeast mixture.
  • Add the egg, honey and butter.
  • Once everything is incorporated, turn the speed up to medium.
  • Mix for 6 to 8 minutes or until the dough becomes a uniform ball.
  • Place the dough on a dry, lightly floured surface and hand knead until smooth.
  • Coat a large bowl with the 2 tsp of oil and place the dough in.
  • Cover with plastic and allow to rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch the dough down and divide into 8 equal portions.
  • Roll each piece flat with a rolling pen into 4 x 3 inch.
  • Fold the sides into the center.
  • Flip over and tuck the ends under.
  • Place the pieces on a baking sheet, 1/2 inch apart from each other in two rows.
  • Cover with plastic and allow to rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake the buns for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush melted butter over the buns after baking if desired.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com