Italian Style White Bean Honey Buns

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Rinse and drain the white beans, then mash them into a smooth paste.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed white beans, whole wheat flour, honey, olive oil, basil, yeast, and salt.

4. 4

   Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

6. 6

   Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and divide it into equal portions.

7. 7

   Shape each portion into a bun and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Let the buns rise again for about 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown.

10. 10

    Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving.