Surprisingly simple and quick to make, these scrumptious rolls would be ideal for a spring picnic.
Ingredients
300g stoneground wholemeal flour
300g plain white flour, plus extra
1 tsp fine salt
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp clear honey
200ml buttermilk
225ml milk, plus a little extra for brushing
Butter for greasing
Rolled oats to scatter
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the flours, salt and bicarbonate of soda.
2
Make a well in the centre, add the honey, buttermilk and milk, then stir until incorporated. Use your hands to bring it all together to form a smooth, wet dough.
3
With lightly floured hands, shape into 12 rolls and put on a greased baking sheet, so the rolls are almost touching. Brush each with a little milk, scatter with a few rolled oats, then bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden brown.
4
Cool on a wire rack, then wrap in waxed paper or foil to take with you. Don’t forget to pack butter!