Whole Wheat Rolls

Name: Whole Wheat Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 rolls
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup honey; 1 large egg, room temperature; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats; 1 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; Additional melted butter, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Yield 15 rolls

Test Kitchen Approved

You have just found what you have long sought with these honey whole wheat rolls: an easy and delicious dinner roll recipe.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
Additional melted butter, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine butter, honey, egg, whole wheat flour, oats, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough; shape into 15 balls. Place in a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.
Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. If desired, brush with additional butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 roll: 151 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Most of the farmers in our area grow wheat, so this recipe definitely represents my region. I bake these rolls often, especially when I'm making soup or stew. —Celecia Stoup, Hobart, Oklahoma

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