Recipe - Whole Wheat Sandwich Buns

1 c milk
1/2 c water
1 T honey
1/4 c coconut oil
1 egg, room temp
4 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 pkg instant yeast
1.5 t salt

Mix milk, water, honey, and coconut oil in small pot over low heat; heat, stirring occasionally, until coconut oil is melted.  Remove the milk mixture from heat and let cool to 120 degrees.  Beat in egg.

In separate bowl, mix together 2 cups of the flour, the yeast, and salt.  Mix this into the milk, then stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating it well.

Remove from bowl onto a lightly floured surface and knead for five minutes.

Divide into at least 12 equal portions (I make 16 smaller buns), roll into balls, flatten, and cover with plastic for 30-40 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake on a pan lined with parchment paper for 10-12 minutes.


***  Note: I use my stand mixer with the paddle attachment for beating and the dough hook for kneading.