Green Tea(Matcha) Oats Flaxseed pull apart rolls (Vegan)

So we've been trying to add more matcha green tea to our daily diet. It is supposed to have calming effect.. we'll know if it works ;)

Here are some funky green, soft, fluffy and yummy pull apart buns!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups bread flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup flax seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons quick rising yeast
• 3 teaspoons raw sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• 2 teaspoons butter(vegan or regular)
• about a cup of warm water
• oil for greasing

Directions:

1. Add yeast to half cup of water and sugar and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes or until frothy.
2. Grind/blend the oats and flax seeds into coarse flour and add to the yeast mixture.
3. Add in the softened butter, flour, salt, cinnamon, cardamom and green tea and start mixing vigorously.
4. Once the dough seems to come together, knead for 5-6 minutes to make into a smooth and soft dough, use some more water if needed.
5. Place dough in well greased container(atleast double the size of the dough). Spritz top with oil spray and cover with heavy towel.
6. Let dough rise for an hour or until it doubles.
7. Take dough out and using a little flour make it into an long baguette shape. Cut small portions and shape them into a ball.
8. Place balls an inch apart on a baking tray or a baking pan. Spritz top with water and sprinkle with some poppy seeds (optional).
9. Spritz some oil and cover with heavy towel.
10. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
11. Remove towel and bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until the tops are all golden.
12. Remove from container and let cool for atleast half an hour!
13. Enjoy warm with butter or tea! This one is headed to Susan's Yeastspotting and Champa's weekly Bake off !