Low Fat Homemade Dinner Rolls
Light, fluffy, and utterly satisfying, these Low Fat Homemade Dinner Rolls are perfect for any meal, offering all the comforting warmth of traditional dinner rolls with a healthy twist. Made with nonfat milk, unsweetened applesauce, and just a single egg white, this recipe keeps the fat content low without sacrificing taste or texture. The easy-to-follow steps, including a brief kneading process, yield beautifully golden rolls with a soft, pillowy interior. These wholesome rolls are ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or whenever you want to upgrade your bread basket with a healthier option. Quick to prepare with only a 20-minute hands-on time, they're ready to impress in just over an hour—making them a must-try for those seeking low-fat bread recipes that don't compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packets active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 0.5 cup nonfat milk
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg white
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Once the yeast is activated, add the nonfat milk, unsweetened applesauce, and egg white to the yeast mixture. Stir well to combine.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough begins to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a round ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each roll.
Cover the rolls with the kitchen towel again and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2476 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 316.2 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.7 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 830 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
