Buns with Wheat Gruel in a Baking Tray

These buns are juicy and airy, with an extra flavor and texture from wheat gruel. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or as a side dish to soups and stews. The recipe is easy to follow, and with some time for proofing, you'll get 15 delightful buns baked together in a tray for a practical and rustic presentation. The gruel is quickly boiled and mixed into the dough, which is kneaded thoroughly to achieve the right consistency. With a mix of wheat flour and whole grain flour, you get a nice balance between lightness and fiber content.

• 750 g wheat flour
• 150 g finely ground whole grain flour
• 1 packet dry yeast
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 5.5 dl water
• 1 egg
• 0.5 dl oil
  
  Gruel
• Boil 100 g wheat gruel and 2.5 dl water. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside and cool to room temperature.

1. Place wheat flour, finely ground whole grain flour, dry yeast, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer.
2. Add the cooled wheat gruel, water, egg, and oil.
3. Knead the dough well for 10 minutes on low/medium speed.
4. Cover and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces and shape them into buns, placing them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Cover the tray and let the buns proof for 30 minutes.
7. Bake in the middle of the oven at 225°C for about 16-17 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

The buns can be frozen and easily reheated to enjoy fresh later.