Honey Bran Buns

Honey bran buns are such a nice light and fluffy textured bun, and a good source of fiber, sweet with a light bran flavor.

• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup bran cereal, buds, flakes or natural bran
• 1/3 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup of oil
• 6 cups of flour (may use half whole wheat)
• 2 eggs, fork beaten
• 1 tbsp. dry instant yeast (added to the flour)
• 1 tsp. salt

1. combine bran, honey, boiling water oil and salt.
2. cool til luke warm.
3. add 3 cups flour with the yeast and eggs, stir well to mix.
4. add remaining flour gradually as you are kneading to make a soft dough but not too sticky. You may need to add a little more flour as needed.
5. knead about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. place in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease all the dough
7. cover with a tea towel and put into your oven with the oven light on, for about 40 minutes or until doubled in size.
8. Punch dough down and shape into buns. I usually get about 3 dozen from this recipe.
9. Let them rise on the cookie sheet for another 30-40 minutes.
10. Bake at 375 for about 15-18 minutes, depends on your oven and how brown you like them.
11. Serve with any of the wonderful soups and stews on our side bar .
12. Enjoy!