Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

These 100% whole wheat yeast bread rolls are super soft and pillowy. We’ll walk you through, step by step, how to make these wholesome dinner rolls from scratch.

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour Milk Water Butter Honey Egg Yeast Salt

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the water, yeast and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer, stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes or until bubbly.

Step 2: Heat the milk to 110-115°F, cut the butter into thin slices, or small cubes and add to the hot milk, stir until mostly melted.

Step 3: Add the milk and butter, egg, salt and 1 ½ cups of the flour. Stir until combined. Attach the dough hook and beat on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes or until smooth.

Step 4: Add enough of the remaining flour to form a very soft dough (you want it quite sticky). Knead on medium/low speed for 5-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

Step 5: Place the dough into an oiled bowl, flip the dough over so the top is now coated with oil.

Step 6: Place in a warm place, about 72°F to rise until doubled (45-60 minutes).

Step 7: Punch the dough down, turn onto an oiled surface and divide into 12 equal pieces (use a kitchen scale to get them all equal).

Step 8: Shape each piece into a tight ball by folding the edges into the center. Roll around in your palms to make the top smooth.

Step 9: Arrange the dough balls in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish or a well buttered 12 inch cast iron skillet.

Step 10: Cover and let rise until doubled (45-60 minutes). Don’t forget to preheat the oven before the rise time is up.

Step 11: Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 23-27 minutes or until golden brown and they reach an internal temperature of 190°F

Step 12: Remove from the pan to prevent them from going soggy.

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