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30 Minute Cranberry Wild Rice Rolls
5 from 21 votes

30 Minute Cranberry Wild Rice Rolls

These 30 Minute Cranberry Wild Rice Rolls are soft bread rolls incorporating cooked wild rice, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans. The dough uses instant yeast and honey, yielding slightly sweet rolls with a chewy texture from the wild rice and a nutty-fruity contrast from the add-ins. They bake to a light golden brown and can be prepared quickly, offering a unique bread option with a seasonal flair.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter plus extra for brushing on
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 1/2 cup multi-grain rice cooled to about room temperature, wild rice variety, cooked
  • 3 ¼ - 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease a half sheet pan or a 9x13-inch rimmed cookie sheet. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt butter.
  3. When butter is mostly melted, stir in milk, and heat mixture to about 110 F.
  4. Meanwhile, add yeast and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if mixing by hand).
  5. When milk mixture is at temperature, add to yeast and honey; stir to combine.
  6. Add salt and egg, and stir until combined.
  7. Stir in cooked multigrain wild rice variety.
  8. Stir in 2 cups flour.
  9. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that clings to paddle and cleans the sides of the bowl. Dough will still be pretty sticky.
  10. Knead in cranberries and pecans.
  11. With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 12 rolls, and place dough on prepared baking sheet.
  12. Cover, and let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  13. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  14. If you would prefer to use active dry yeast, substitute an equal amount for the instant yeast. After step 5, let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. Then, continue with the recipe as written.

Notes

  • Nutrition values provided are estimates and may vary with ingredient brands.
  • If substituting active dry yeast for instant yeast, proof it first and adjust mixing steps accordingly.
  • Let cooked wild rice cool before adding to dough to avoid affecting yeast activity.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1roll Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 158mg (7%) Potassium 127mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Serving 1roll
Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 158mg 7%
Potassium 127mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.