Whole Wheat Bread Rolls Recipe

5 from 1 vote

These homemade whole wheat bread rolls are soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. They make the perfect side dish, snack or even mini sandwich roll.

Prep Time30

Cook Time25

Rising Time1 30

Total Time2 25

Course: Bread, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: rolls

Calories: 198kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Wheat Rolls Dough

3 cups water warm 95-110 degrees F.
¼ cup sugar
1½ tablespoons active dry yeast
2 large eggs
¼ cup avocado oil
1 tablespoon salt
7-8 cups whole wheat flour

To Top the Rolls

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons butter melted

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Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix well, then let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the yeast is frothy and bubbly.
Add the oil, eggs, salt, and half of the wheat flour into the yeast mixture and mix on low using the dough hook until combined - about 1-2 minutes.
Continue adding one cup of flour at a time, then mixing on low speed, until the dough pulls away from the sides and looks smooth. Once you have added in all of the flour that you need, knead the dough on medium speed for about 3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with butter or cooking oil.
Once your dough has doubled, transfer to a lightly floured surface and divide into 1½" dough balls (should about yield 20-24). Spray your hands with cooking oil and roll the balls until smooth. Place the shaped dough balls into the prepared baking pan so that they are about 1” apart or just barely touching.
In a small bowl, add the egg and water and whisk. Brush a thin, even layer over the tops of each roll using a pastry brush, then let rise again until doubled in size and touching, about 30-45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Once your rolls have doubled in size, bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown (an instant-read thermometer should read 190-195 degrees F when inserted into the center of your rolls).
When the dinner rolls are done, remove them from the oven and brush with melted butter. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing instructions: store rolls in an airtight plastic bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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