How to Make Spelt Hot Dog Buns

In this video, I’m sharing my perfected recipe for soft, homemade spelt hot dog buns! After months of experimenting, I’ve mastered the combination of white spelt flour with a touch of whole grain (or you can use regular white bread flour if you prefer).

It all started when a viewer requested a spelt hot dog bun recipe last year. Initially, I thought adapting my burger bun recipe would do the trick—but it didn’t! Determined to get it right, I spent the past six months tweaking the recipe until it was just right.

These buns are baked in a 10" x 15" sided baking tin to ensure they rise and touch each other, keeping them wonderfully soft and fluffy. Whether you’re planning a BBQ or a cosy dinner, these buns are sure to be a hit!

Takes total time = 1 hour and 50 minutes (10 minutes prep. resting time 60mins + 30 mins + baking 10mins)
Bake = 10-12 mins
Makes = 8 long buns

Ingredients

Spelt Flour – 400g (250g white, 150g wholegrain)
Warm milk – 120ml
Warm water – 100ml
Fast Dried yeast – 7g (2 teaspoons)
Olive oil – 1 to 2 tablespoons
Egg beaten (reserve a little for the egg wash) – 1 (50g)
Salt – 1 teaspoon

Method

Step 1 warming the liquids
Warm milk and water slightly. Allow to cool before pouring in. Start with 80% of the water/milk mix first. Add the balance if needed.

Step 2 kneading
MIX flour and yeast with a whisk in a large bowl or on your stand mixer. Then pour in warm milk/water mix and gently combine. This can be done with your hands too. Then add in the salt, beaten egg 90% (reserve a little for the egg wash) and oil. Knead for about 5 minutes until the dough is smooth and a little sticky.

Step 3 first rise
PLACE the dough in an oil bowl then cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and allow it to rise for about an hour. It depends on the room temperature. Under 20 ˚C it may take longer, over this temperature it could only take 45 minutes. I use a medium-sized bowl and know that when it reaches the top it is doubled in size.

Step 4 Dividing and second proof
REMOVE the dough and place it on a floured bench. Gently knock some of the air out. Then divide the dough into eight even pieces. You could weigh them to be accurate. If you divide the dough in half, then half again and half again. You will get 8. Stretch and pull each dough ball one by one, until you have a fairly tight ball then roll into a log about 14cm long (my dough scrapper width). Place the log on the rectangular greased and lined baking tray. You will space apart by about 1cm, then get 2 rows of 4. Cover again with oiled plastic wrap tightly and allow to rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 190˚C fan.

Step 5 Prep. to bake
Then lightly brush with the egg mixed with a splash of milk. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired. Bake in the warm oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown all over. Allow to cool for 1o minutes, then separate. Best left to cool for an hour before serving.