Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns

This is a great recipe I got from 3ABN television. It is a little different, as the recipe uses oatmeal and flax seed. I know you will enjoy! Prep time includes rising time. For a demonstration on how to make these tasty buns, go here: http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=247514

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 buns

Ingredients

• 2  cups warm water
• 1⁄4 cup  corn oil or 1⁄4 cup canola oil
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup  cooked oatmeal
• 1⁄4 cup flax seed, ground
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 6  cups whole wheat flour (you can replace 2 of the cups with white flour if you like)
• 2  tablespoons active dry yeast

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl place all ingredients except flour and yeast.
2. Mix, adding 4 cups whole wheat flour(or 2 cups white flour, 2 cups whole wheat, if desired)and 2 tbls. yeast.
3. Whip with a wooden spoon 5 minutes. Slowly, add the rest of the flour. Turn out on a floured board and knead till smooth.
4. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray and place dough in it. Put in a warm place to rise, covered with a towel, about 1 hour.
5. When the dough has doubled in size, divide into 12 pieces. Roll into smooth balls. Flatten with the palm of your hand and place on a baking sheet.
6. Let rise till doubled, about 45 minutes to an hour.
7. Bake at 350*F. 20-25 minutes.
8. Remove from oven. Cool on wire rack.