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Whole Wheat Rolls
5 from 6 votes

Whole Wheat Rolls

These warm, pillowy soft  Whole Wheat Rolls are perfect for soup and for chillier days! Also delicious alone slathered with butter!

Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 24 rolls
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes instant dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup water 105 to 115 degrees F, warm
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening or butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 egg divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water. Set aside.
  2. In small saucepan, bring milk to a simmer, then remove from heat immediately. While milk is coming up to a simmer, measure shortening and sugar into a large bowl. Pour hot milk over shortening and sugar.
  3. Whisk to melt and dissolve all ingredients together.
  4. Stir in whole wheat flour and cool to lukewarm {105 to 115 degrees F}.
  5. Transfer mixture to a stand mixer. Add in one egg, salt and 2 cups of flour. Stir in yeast mixture. Using the dough hook, knead in all purpose flour bit by bit until dough is moderately stiff and almost completely smooth. *You may not use all the flour listed, and that's ok!* Dough will be done when tacky but not tacky enough to stick to your hands when touched.
  6. Grease a large bowl and place dough in, turning once to grease surface of dough. Cover with a clean dish towel and rise 1-1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
  7. Spray two 9x13 glass pans with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Punch dough down. Remove from bowl onto clean work surface.
  8. Cut in half evenly and then cut each half into 12 even pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place into prepared pans. Cover and let rise until rolls are puffed and touching each other; 30-45 more minutes.
  9. Brush the tops of each roll with beaten egg.
  10. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes before serving warm with lots of butter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 159mg (7%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

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