Dec 17, 2009

Light Wheat Rolls


These rolls were something I served with my roasted chicken and potatoes.  I wanted to find a recipe for a light wheat roll that I could easily freeze and pull out of the freezer when needed.  I love the addition of a fresh baked roll with dinner and I wanted to find a better option than Rhodes.  Well - this is it!  These were so good - light fluffy, moist and a great mix of white/wheat flavor.  I am going to be making this recipe all of the time.  

Ingredients
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cups plus 2 tbsp. warm water (110 degrees F)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 egg, beaten

1 cup plus 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions
1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment - mix sugar, salt, melted butter, egg, and whole wheat flour into yeast mixture. Stir in all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. 
3. Switch to the dough hook and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. 
4. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
5. Punch down dough, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled again, about 30 minutes.
6. Divide dough into equal 2 ounce portions (At this point I take any portions I'm not using and freeze on a cookie sheet until firm - then store in freezer bags - when ready to use - let rise 1 - 2 hours in muffin tins until completely defrosted).
7. Place in lightly oiled muffin cups.  Let rise uncovered in a warm place 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
8. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. 

2 comments:

  1. oh these look great! they definitely look nice and light! wheat rolls always seem so heavy!

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  2. Just in cause you don't know. I'm enjoying your blog!

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