Wheat Buns

Directions

1. 1
   Place 1/2 cup butter and honey in a large bowl;
2. 2
   pour boiling water over both.
3. 3
   As mixture cools, dissolve yeast in warm water in a separate bowl.
4. 4
   When butter has melted and cooled, add egg, salt, and baking powder.
5. 5
   Stir in yeast.
6. 6
   Add flours alternately. Turn soft dough onto floured board;
7. 7
   knead 8 to 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Place dough in a greased bowl;
9. 9
   turn to grease top.
10. 10
    Cover with a damp towel and let rise until double in size, 45 to 60 minutes.
11. 11
    Punch dough down, turn onto floured board;
12. 12
    let rest 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Cut dough into 16 to 18 pieces; shape into rounds.
14. 14
    Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
15. 15
    Flatten slightly. Brush tops with melted butter.
16. 16
    cover and let rise 30 minutes; until doubled in size.
17. 17
    Preheat oven to 400°F.
18. 18
    Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until bun tops sound hollow when tapped.