Holiday Baking: Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Holiday Baking: Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Description
Soft, golden, and wholesome, these Doudlah Farms whole wheat flour dinner rolls are a holiday must-have. With their nutty flavor and tender crumb, they’re perfect for the dinner table, for soaking up gravy, or for enjoying warm with a pat of butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Doudlah Farms whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for lighter texture)
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1½ cups warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for brushing)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast:
In a large bowl, combine warm milk and honey. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Make the Dough:
Stir in melted butter and salt. Add Doudlah Farms whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. - Knead:
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. (Or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5–6 minutes.) - First Rise:
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size. - Shape the Rolls:
Punch down the dough and divide into 16–20 equal portions. Shape into balls and place on a greased baking sheet or in a buttered 9×13 pan. - Second Rise:
Cover loosely with a towel and let rolls rise for another 30–40 minutes, until puffy. - Bake:
Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with an egg wash or melted butter, then bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown on top. - Serve:
Brush with extra melted butter right out of the oven. Serve warm.
Notes
🍽️ Makes 16–20 rolls
Nutty, tender, and baked with care—these whole wheat rolls bring a farm-to-table touch to your holiday feast.