Exclusive Polish-style Whole Wheat Flaxseed Mini Buns

First, make the Polish starter by mixing 200g of whole wheat flour with 200g of water and 3g of yeast, mix well, and let it ferment overnight or at room temperature.

The fermentation time depends on the condition. The volume has obviously increased, there are pores on the surface, and when opened, the inside is filled with a honeycomb-like structure.

Soak flax seeds in 35g of water for half an hour. Crushed flax seeds are more fragrant.

Put the fermented Polish sponge and all the ingredients of the main dough (except for the butter) into the stand mixer.

Stir until the dough can form a relatively thick film, then add 25g of softened butter.

, continue kneading until the edges of the holes formed when stretching the dough appear smooth.

Add the soaked flaxseeds and stir evenly. You can also use roasted black sesame seeds instead. Black sesame seeds do not need to be soaked in water.

Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and let it ferment.

The dough increases in volume. Dip your finger in flour and poke a hole; the dough should not collapse or shrink back.

After weighing the total dough, transfer the dough to the workbench, knock out the air, and divide it into 12 equal portions.

Shape the dough into a ball and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rest in the container for about 15 minutes.

Roll out the dough from top to bottom, flip it over, and stretch the edges thinner. If it sticks to the board, you can sprinkle a little flour.

Roll from top to bottom, and pinch the joint firmly.

Fold both ends inward to the 2/3 point.

Side view. The way it looks when folded in half.

Neatly arranged in an 11-inch rectangular tray or divided into 16 equal parts and placed in a 28*28 high square tray.

The dough that has been proofed.

Lightly tap the sieve, decorate with cake flour.

Put it in the oven with top and bottom heat at 175°C and bake for about 28 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil when the surface color is satisfactory.

Softness can be seen.

The organization is very detailed.