MULTIGRAIN BUNS

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Delicious with a meal or to make a sandwich, these light and tasty rolls have a super nutty flavor.-Josie Drzewicki, Spirit River, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup salted sunflower kernels
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
Additional oats

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the whole wheat flour, oats, 1 egg, sesame and sunflower seeds, oil, butter, sugar, salt, caraway, vinegar and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Shape into 18 round balls; roll each into a 4-1/2 in. circle. Place on grease baking sheets. Beat egg yolk with water; brush over buns. Sprinkle with oats. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.