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Blend the 1/2 butter and 1/2 cup honey (and cinnamon if desired) together until fluffy Sprinkle yeast over the warm water in a small bowl.
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Stir in 1 T. honey and let stand 5 to 10 minutes until mixture bubbles up.
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Combine whole wheat flour, white flour and pepper, stirring to blend together.
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Pour in yeast mixture and the 2 T. melted butter.
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Mix until a dough forms.
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Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
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Knead for 10 minutes, until dough is firm, elastic and no longer sticky.
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If necessary you can add 2 or 3 more tablespoons of flour.
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Place 1 T. oil in a large bowl.
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Add dough, turning to coat dough and bowl with the oil.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area until doubled.
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(1 1/2 to 2 hours) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Form into a cylinder 2 inches in diameter.
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Cut off pieces 1 inch thick.
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Press each slice with palm to flatten.
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Let rest 10 minutes.
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Roll slices out with a rolling pin until they are ovals about 6x3 inches.
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Lay ovals on waxed paper and let rise about 30 minutes until doubled.
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Cover the bottom of a skillet with a thin coat of oil.
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Heat oil.
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Fry doughboys over med heat until golden brown on both sides.
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Don't rush them, they will get there.
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Add more oil as needed.
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Serve doughboys warm with honey butter.
