TWO-HOUR FLAX BUNS

2 tablespoons fast rising instant yeast
8 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups lukewarm water

Grind flaxseed in a coffee grinder.

Combine yeast, 4 cups flour and ground flax in a bowl.

In a second large bowl, beat sugar, eggs and salt. Add water and stir. Add flour mixture to the liquid and beat until well blended. Add remaining flour and knead. Let rise 15 minutes.

Punch down and let rise another 15 minutes.

Shape into 48 buns. Place on greased baking sheets allowing 2 inches between buns. Let rise one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake 20 minutes. Remove and cool on a rack.

Yields 4 dozen buns
Source: Flax Council of Canada