Honey Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
So soft, fluffy and perfectly golden brown! These may just be the BEST dinner rolls you will ever have! And these are so much healthier than the traditional dinner rolls. Win-win situation here!
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm whole milk, 105-110 degrees F
- 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons honey, divided
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Combine milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon honey in a small bowl; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter and remaining 3 tablespoons honey on medium speed until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Beat in egg until well combined. Beat in yeast mixture, all-purpose flour and salt until a smooth batter forms.
- Using the dough hook, gradually add whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft, smooth ball of dough is formed. The dough should feel elastic and slightly tacky to the touch. Increase speed to medium-high and beat for 3 minutes.
- Lightly oil a large bowl or coat with nonstick spray; place dough in bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Gently deflate dough by punching down. Roll into a 15-inch rope; cut into 15 1-inch pieces, pressing each piece into a disk, then shaping into a ball.
- Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. Place dough balls into the prepared baking dish; brush tops with butter. Cover with a clean dishtowel and let stand in a warm spot until dough has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 18-22 minutes.
- Serve warm.