Aunt Mary’s Buns

2 tsp instant yeast (10 mL)

1/3 cup granulated sugar (75 mL)

1 cup whole-wheat flour (250 mL)

1 cup all-purpose flour (250 mL)

1 tsp salt (5 mL)

1 3/4 cup warm water (425 mL)

2 eggs (2)

1/2 cup canola oil (125 mL)

3 cups additional flour (750 mL)

extra canola oil for covering dough
1. In a large bowl, combine yeast, sugar, flours and salt.
2. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture. Add warm water, eggs and canola oil. Mix well. Then add additional flour in increments, up to 3 cups, and enough to form a soft dough. Knead dough for about 7 – 8 minutes.
3. Cover dough and let rest for 10-15 minutes in a warm place.
4. Punch down dough and knead again for a few minutes. Rub dough down with a light layer of canola oil. Cover and let rest until time to form buns.
5. Divide dough into 18 equal pieces and form into buns. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover buns with light coating of canola oil.
6. Cover and let rise until double in size.
7. Bake buns at 350°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.