Sweet Molasses Dinner Rolls
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Sweet Molasses Dinner Rolls
Description
Sweet Molasses Dinner Rolls start by activating instant yeast with warm water and brown sugar, producing a frothy yeast mix. This is then combined with whole wheat flour, salt, melted butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and molasses to form a dough with distinctive flavor notes of cocoa and molasses sweetness.
The dough is smoothly mixed and kneaded with gradual addition of all-purpose flour to reach a soft but manageable consistency. Kneading until the dough no longer sticks and is buoyant creates rolls that bake into tender breads with soft crumb and subtle flavors from the molasses and cocoa powder.
The recipe suggests dividing the dough into 12 or 16 pieces, with the latter creating smaller rolls suitable for larger meals such as holiday dinners. Baking and handling the dough properly ensures soft, slightly sweet dinner rolls with a mild complexity contributed by the cocoa and molasses.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp instant yeast $0.18, or rapid rise yeast
- 1 tsp brown sugar $0.01
- 1 cup water $0.00, warm
- 1 cup whole wheat flour $0.13
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.01
- 1 Tbsp butter $0.13, melted
- 1 Tbso cocoa powder $0.10, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup molasses $0.92
- 1.5-2 cups all-purpose flour $0.12
- 1 large egg $0.27, optional
Instructions
- Combine the yeast, brown sugar, and warm water in a bowl and stir to dissolve the yeast and sugar. Let the yeast mixture sit for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy on top.
- While waiting for the yeast to bloom, Add the whole wheat flour, salt, melted butter, cocoa powder, and molasses to a large bowl (no need to stir them together just yet).
- Once the yeast mixture is frothy, pour it into the bowl with the flour and other ingredients, and stir until a smooth mixture forms.
- Begin stirring in all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a ball of dough forms and you can no longer stir it with a spoon. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for five minutes, slowly adding more flour as you knead to prevent the dough from sticking.
- After kneading for five minutes, you should have a soft, buoyant ball of dough that no longer sticks to your hands. You should have used between 1.5 and 2 cups of all-purpose flour total. Place the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover loosely with plastic, and allow it to rise for one hour, or until it is double in volume (rise time will depend on the ambient temperature).
- When the dough has risen, sprinkle a little flour on top to keep your hand from sticking, then punch it down to deflate. Scrape the dough out of the bowl and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into four equal sized pieces, then cut each of the quarters into three smaller pieces.
- Shape each piece of dough into a ball, then place it in a baking dish coated in non-stick spray, oil, or butter. Allow the shaped rolls to rise for another 45 minutes to an hour, or until double in size again.
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Add the egg to a small bowl along with a splash of water. Whisk the egg until smooth, then carefully brush it over the surface of the rolls (this creates a dark glossy finish to the rolls and is optional).
- Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until they are deep brown and sound hollow when tapped. Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then serve.
Notes
- For larger meals, divide dough into 16 pieces for smaller, individual rolls instead of 12.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 155.28kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.14g | 10% |
| Protein | 4.03g | 8% |
| Fat | 1.93g | 3% |
| Sodium | 115.57mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.92g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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