Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240 g) whole wheat flour (Aerate Flour Before Measuring - See How)
• 1/2 cup (60 g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons (1 packet / 7g) instant yeast (or active dry yeast)
• 2 Tablespoons sugar (or honey but add honey after the milk)
• 1 teaspoon salt
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• 1 cup (240 mL) milk (reduced fat or whole milk), heated to 120-130° F for instant yeast (or 110-120°F for active dry)
• 2 Tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil (or any vegetable oil)
• 1 egg
• about 1/4 cup additional bread flour

Instructions:

1. Combine flours, yeast, sugar & salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Stir in milk, followed by oil and egg.
3. Beat on high for 2 minutes.
4. On low speed add about 1/4 cup bread flour until dough forms a mass.
5. Place dough on floured surface and knead 50 turns.
6. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Meantime, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Cut dough into 8 pieces. Shape each into a 7-inch log and place on baking sheet.
8. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot until they double in size, about 30-35 minutes.
9. Meantime, preheat oven to 375° F.
10. Bake for 12 minutes.