Wheat Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and irresistibly wholesome, these Wheat Dinner Rolls are a perfect balance of hearty whole wheat and tender all-purpose flour, making them a versatile side dish for any meal. Lightly sweetened with honey and enriched with melted butter, these rolls have a delightfully soft texture and a golden, buttery finish. With just a hint of nuttiness from the whole wheat flour, they rise to perfection thanks to the frothy magic of active dry yeast. The recipe is beginner-friendly, featuring straightforward steps like kneading, rising, and shaping the dough into pillowy rolls. Ready in just under two hours, these homemade dinner rolls are best served warm, brushed with melted butter, and pair beautifully with soups, roasts, or holiday feasts. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or prepping for a special occasion, these wheat rolls will earn a permanent spot on your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm milk
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Egg
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or melted butter (for greasing)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and honey. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy, indicating the yeast is activated.
Add the melted butter, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Start with a wooden spoon or spatula, then switch to kneading by hand or using a dough hook on a stand mixer.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but no longer sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add small amounts of flour (1 tablespoon at a time) until the desired consistency is reached.
Lightly grease a large bowl with vegetable oil or melted butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning it to coat it lightly in oil. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape each portion into a smooth ball.
Place the dough balls into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, spacing them evenly. Cover them again with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes, or until they are puffy and nearly doubled in size.
While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Brush the warm rolls with melted butter immediately after removing them from the oven for a shiny, tender finish.
Serve warm and enjoy! These rolls are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 82.2 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 2493 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 334.5 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.2 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1479 mg | 31% | |
*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.
