Sweet buns Recipe Gluten-free and dairy-free (casein-free).

ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

• 20 g (2 tbsp) flaxseed
• 20 g (2 tbsp) chia
• 400 g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour "La Merveilleuse"
• 110 g (1/2 cup) cane sugar
• 5 ml (1 tsp) instant yeast
• 3,5 ml (3/4 tsp) salt
• 185 g (3/4 cup) any plant-based milk substitute, at 45 °C (113 °F)
• 185 g (3/4 cup) water 45 °C (113 °F)
• 1 large egg (55 g)
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) light olive oil
• 35 g (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour La Merveilleuse (to be added after the first rise)
• Margarine for basting after baking (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Grease a square baking pan 20 cm x 20 cm (8 in x 8 in), line the bottom with parchment paper and grease the paper.
2. Finely grind the flaxseed and chia in a coffee grinder.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flaxseed and chia, all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Then add the milk substitute, water, egg, and oil.
4. Using either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat at medium speed for about 2 minutes.
5. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let rest for 45 minutes at room temperature.
6. After resting, mix the dough well with a wooden spoon, adding 35 g (1/4 cup) flour.
7. Place the dough on a floured surface and knead gently until the outer surface becomes less sticky (gluten-free dough will always be more moist on the inside).
8. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. With your hands, shape each piece into a ball then place them sided by side in the baking dish.
9. Place in the oven on the middle rack with the light on, along with a bowl of 500 ml (2 cups) hot water (important for obtaining the right amount of humidity).
10. Let rise 30-35 minutes or until lightly pressing a finger on the dough leaves a mark (dough does not bounce back).
11. Without removing the buns or the bowl of water, heat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) and bake for about 40-50 minutes or until the buns are golden.
12. Remove from the oven and unmold while gently peeling off the parchment paper. If desired, brush the tops with margarine.
13. Let cool on a rack or enjoy hot.