• 1 cup of flour
• 1 package of yeast, dry
• 2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup of water, hot
• 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
• 1 Egg (room temp)
• 2 tablespoon of oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey or sugar
• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• Butter, melted (optional)

1. Combine 1 cup flour, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl.  Stir in water, buttermilk, egg, oil and honey. Beat until smooth with an electric mixer. 
2. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft, sticky dough. Turn onto a floured surface, continue to work in flour until dough is stiff enough to knead.  Knead until smooth and elastic, but still soft (3 to 5 minutes). 
3. Place in an oiled bowl; turning once to coat top of dough. Cover; let rise until double in bulk (about 45 minutes). Punch dough down. Shape into 16 equal balls.  Let rest 5 minutes. Roll out each ball to a 1/4-inch thick round. 
4. If desired, brush with melted butter and sprinkle with garnishes. Set on baking sheets. Bake at 450 degrees F. for 5 to 8 minutes.

NOTE: There is no second rising in this recipe so that you get flat  loaves.