Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1 env. dry yeast
  • 1 cup stone ground buckwheat flour
  • 1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 lg. egg
  • 1 tsp. water
  • more
  • Oil for glaze
  • Coarse salt (optional)

Method

  • ***PLEASE NOTE*** A Foodgeeks member shared that this recipe may not make the three ropes of dough as indicated below.
  • If you find that you run out of dough, try making two ropes.
  • Sprinkle yeast on milk, add sugar.
  • stir, and allow to foam.
  • Mix flours with salt, butter, and egg.
  • Add enough water and yeast mixture to knead into a ball.
  • Place in lightly oiled bowl, turn once, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise 1 hour.
  • (It will not rise as much as wheat dough).
  • Butter a baking sheet and dust with cornmeal.
  • Knead dough lightly on floured board.
  • Divide into thirds, making ropes 12 inches long and about 2 inches thick.
  • Place ropes on baking sheet 3 inches apart.
  • With a sharp knife make diagonal cuts 1 1/2 inches apart without quite cutting through (making about 8 rolls each).
  • Brush with oil, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to rise about 1 hour.
  • Bake in preheated 350F.
  • oven about 30 minutes, brushing again with oil after 20 minutes.
  • If desired, sprinkle tops with coarse salt.
  • Serve warm.
  • Makes 24 small rolls.