1 1/4 cups warm water (about 100F)

1/3 cup mild oil

1/4 cup sugar (or honey)

2 packages yeast (2 scant Tbsp)

4 teaspoons salt

1 egg yolk

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 cup bread flour (or all-purpose flour)

Melted butter

Combine water, oil, sugar and yeast. Mix thoroughly and then allow to rest for 15 minutes. Mix in the salt, egg yolk, whole wheat flour, and white flour and combine until thoroughly mixed (at least 10 minutes). On a floured board, roll the dough out until it is about 3/4-inch thick. cut circles of dough about 4-inch in diameter with a cutter (or use a large empty can that you have washed out).

Place the buns on a cookie sheet, brush the tops with melted butter, and allow to raise for 30 minutes.

Bake at 425F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.

YIELD: 10 buns