1 cup lukewarm water
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup wheat flour
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 tablespoons water
sesame seeds/poppy seeds
In
large mixing bowl, combine water, butter, egg, sugar, onion, salt, and
instant yeast. Stir in wheat flour. Add all-purpose flour to form a
ball. On floured surface, knead by hand for 5-6 minutes until dough is
soft and smooth. Place in greased bowl, and cover. Let rise for 60-90
minutes until double in bulk. Punch down and divide into eight pieces.
Shape each into a round ball. Place on lightly greased or
parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and allow to rise for 20-30 minutes
while oven is preheating (375 degrees). To make egg wash, whisk egg
white and water in small bowl and brush over each bun. Sprinkle each
with sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden
brown. Cool on rack and slice in half to serve. Makes 8 large buns.
