Party-Perfect Whole-Wheat Burger Buns

Ever want the perfect hamburger bun?  Take a look at this one!!

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups warm water

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 packets dry yeast

1 to 2 teaspoons of salt

1 teaspoon JAJA Stevia extract powder

1/2 cup of vegetable oil

2 eggs, lightly beaten

5 cups of whole wheat flour

Preparation:

In a medium bowl put the applesauce and water.

Sprinkle in the yeast and set aside for 5 minutes.

Add the JAJA Stevia*, salt, eggs and oil.  Stir well.

Mix in the flour –stirring with a wooden spoon then knead in the rest OR as needed to make a medium dough.

Oil the top of the dough; cover it; refrigerate for about an hour.

Roll out 1/2 the dough into a rectangle 9×12, 1/2 inch thickness.

Use a 3″ cutter to make 12 buns.  Repeat the process with the remaining dough.

Place the buns on oiled cookie sheets, cover, and keep warm until they double in bulk.

Bake 10 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven.

Place on racks to cool.  Makes 24 buns.

Store in airtight container.  Freezes well.

Thanks to Jeffrey Goettemoeller and  “Stevia Sweet Recipes.”

*Mr. Goettemoeller does not endore JAJA Stevioside.

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