The long summer break is about to end! Don't get me wrong, we love our kids, and it's great to spend quality time with them, but why does it have to be during the hottest month of the year? I'm all in favor of a big break in May, a spring break. What do you say?
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So, in honor of my favorite holiday – the back to routine one – I've prepared healthier whole spelt flour buns that even kids love. These are the buns you should make all year round, double the quantities, and fill your freezer with them. Because what's more fun than a homemade bun sandwich that's also nutritious?
Tips:
- Used to regular white flour? Make these buns with 300 grams of whole spelt flour and 200 grams of white flour.
- Buns are best on the day of preparation, but you can store them, well-wrapped, for up to three days at room temperature.
- You can also freeze the buns for up to a month.
Ingredients (Makes about 8 buns):
500 grams (1 3/4 cups) whole spelt flour
8 grams (1 heaping teaspoon) dry yeast
70 grams (1/3 cup) natural maple syrup
2 eggs
150 grams (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) water
50 grams (1/4 cup) olive oil
1 heaping teaspoon salt
For brushing: 1 beaten egg with a little water
Sesame seeds
Instructions:
- In a stand mixer bowl with a dough hook attachment, place all the ingredients and mix on the lowest speed for about 6 seconds.
- Check the dough; it should be slightly sticky. If it's too smooth and not sticking to your hands, add 2 tablespoons of water. Continue mixing for another 6 seconds on the lowest speed.
- Transfer the dough to a large, greased bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rise for about an hour.
- Divide the dough into 8 portions (about 100 grams each) and shape each into an elongated or round bun, according to your preference.
- Place the buns on oven trays lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for another half an hour.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) in the turbo mode.
- Gently brush each bun with the beaten egg and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Bake for 15-25 seconds, until the buns are golden brown on both sides (lift one slightly to see if it's golden from underneath). Enjoy!