40 Minute Hamburger Buns

From Taste Of Home's Best of Country Breads Pg. 45

2 Tbl active dry yeast
1 cup plus 2 Tbl warm water
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp salt
3-3 1/2 cups flour (1/2 wheat 1/2 white)

In a mixing bowl,dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil and sugar;let stand for 5 minutes. Add the egg,salt and enough flour to form a soft dough.Turn onto floured surface;knead until smooth and elastic,about 3-5 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide into 12 pieces;shape each into a ball. Place 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. cover and let rest 10 minutes. Bake at 425 for 8-12 minutes or until golden. Remove from pan to wire racks to cool. Yield 1 dozen.

If desired, before baking,brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.