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Whole Wheat Bread Rolls Recipe

Soft, fluffy, and slightly nutty, these whole wheat bread rolls are a healthier twist on classic dinner rolls.Perfect for sandwiches, sides, or just slathered with butter.Made with simple pantry ingredients and beginner-friendly steps.A wholesome bake that tastes just as good as it smells!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
(including chilling time) 1 hour
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 rolls
Course: Bread / Side Dish
Cuisine: American / Continental
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 3 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 –4 tbsp warm water as needed

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast, and let it sit until foamy
  2. Add flour, salt, butter, and egg, and mix to form a soft dough
  3. Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled
  5. Punch down the dough and divide into equal portions
  6. Shape into balls and place on a baking tray
  7. Cover and let them rise again until puffy
  8. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden brown
  9. Brush with butter after baking if desired

Notes

Make sure milk is warm, not hot, to activate yeast properly
Do not skip the second rise for soft and fluffy rolls
Add a little flour at a time if the dough feels too sticky
You can mix half whole wheat and half all-purpose flour for a lighter texture
Store leftovers in an airtight container or freeze for later
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