Breads, Party

Honey Party Buns

  • 1 cup Margarine
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 cups Water, boiling
  • 2 packages Yeast
  • 1/3 cup Water, lukewarm
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 1/2 cups Whole wheat flour
  • 4 - 4 1/2 cups Flour

    • Place butter and honey in a large mixing bowl; pour the boiling water over and set aside to cool to 110-155 degrees. Ina small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.

    To honey mixture, add eggs, baking powder and salt. Add yeast mixture and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough white flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl,turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down; divide in inch thickness' cut with a 2 1/2 inch cutter.Place on greased baking sheets.

    Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 350º for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the pans to cool on wire racks. Make into small sandwiches, if desired.

    We use ham, cheese, lettuce and mayonnaise.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Pamela Dunklebarger of Delta Jct. Alaska. 

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