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Honey Wheat Rolls

thetimelessbaker
Honey wheat rolls are a fluffy, soft yeast roll made using a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flours and are slightly sweetened with honey.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
rising time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Rolls
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • 8” or 9” round baking pans OR a 9” x 13” baking pan
  • mixing bowls of various sizes
  • electric mixer or stand mixer
  • pastry brush

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3 - 3 1/2 cups white all-purpose flour
  • 2 0.25 oz (each) packages active dry yeast
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, plus additional for brushing
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the whole wheat flour, 1 cup of the white all-purpose flour, both packages of yeast and salt.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water, unsalted butter and honey to 110℉.
  • Add the milk mixture to the wheat flour mixture, followed by the egg. Using an electric mixer or the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for 3 minutes. Slowly add in the remaining 2 - 2 1/2 cups of the all-purpose flour to make a soft dough (may not need the 1/2 cup).
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Alternately, use the dough hook on the stand mixer and knead the mixture 2-3 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl; cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm but not hot place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  • Punch down the dough and allow to rest 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, shape the dough into 16 pieces. Shape into balls of dough and placed in either 2-8” greased round baking pans or a greased 9”x13” pan. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let to rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
  • Bake the rolls at 375℉ for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown (alternately, bake until the rolls reach an internal temperature of 190℉ on an instant read thermometer).
  • Immediately brush the rolls with melted butter once removed from the oven.

Notes

Tips
  • If the milk and water mixture heats to more than 110℉, allow to cool until it reaches 110 ℉; it will kill the yeast if it is too hot
  • This rolls are best if eaten within 2 days of baking; store in an airtight container 
  • Baked rolls will keep frozen up to 3 months

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
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