Pink Bread Rolls

RECIPE (8 buns, 1h 15mins prep time):INGREDIENTS 

• 1 1/3 cup (283ml) lukewarm water 
• 41ml beetroot juice 
• 2 Tsp instant yeast
• 4 cups (500g) flour (spelt or all purpose flour works as well)
• 2 Tsp salt
• Sesame seeds 

METHOD 

• Mix together lukewarm water, beetroot juice and 2 Tsp instant yeast, stir to combine

• Then add 4 cups (500g) flour in total (I used 375g spelt flour and 125g whole wheat flour) all purpose flour works as well

• Add 2 Tsp salt, Knead until it’s a soft dough.

• Let it rest 1 hour 

• Shape into 8 small buns score top with two lines criss crossed 

• place them on a lined baking tray

• Brush the buns lightly with some water and sprinkle on a few sesame seeds

• Bake at 230C/445F for 15mins.

• Remove from oven and let the buns cool on a rack for a few minutes before cutting and serving.