Whole Wheat Currant Buns

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 oz active dry yeast
• 1 oz granulated sugar
• 6 oz whole wheat flour
• 1 egg (optional)
• 1 3/4 lbs whole wheat flour
• 1/4 lb margarine or butter
• 5 oz granulated sugar
• 1/2 lb currants
• 1 pinch salt

Method

1. 1 Warm water and milk to 105°F. Dissolve 1 oz sugar and yeast in the liquid, then stir in 6 oz flour.
2. 2 Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until bubbly.
3. 3 Melt the butter/margarine. In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, 5 oz sugar, salt, and currants.
4. 4 Add the yeast mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. 5 Cover and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, then punch down the dough.
6. 6 Let dough rest for 30 minutes. Shape into buns, place on a greased baking sheet, and prove for 15 minutes.
7. 7 Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes until golden brown.