French Health Rolls Recipe

Name: French Health Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup twelve grain hot cereal; 1 cup active sourdough starter; 1 ½ cups warm water; 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes; ¼ teaspoon instant yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 ½ cups flour; 2 cups whole wheat bread flour; 1 cup triticale flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons whole flax seeds

Servings: persons

⅓ cup twelve grain hot cereal
1 cup active sourdough starter
1 ½ cups warm water
2 tablespoons instant potato flakes
¼ teaspoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 ½ cups flour
2 cups whole wheat bread flour
1 cup triticale flour or 1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole flax seeds

1
The night before baking, cover 12-grain cereal with hot water and let stand overnight.
2
The morning of baking, lightly oil a 9 x13 pan.
3
In a sturdy bowl, combine the sourdough starter (which should be vibrant and frothy), water, potato flakes, yeast, and sugar.
4
Begin beating in the flour, adding 1/2 cup at a time until dough is manageable.
5
Knead for 2 minutes.
6
Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
7
Drain the soaked grains and combine with the salt, melted butter, lemon juice and flax seeds.
8
Knead in this mixture until well dispersed, then continue kneading 8-9 minutes until supple.
9
Place dough in a bowl, cover and set in a warm place to double in size, about 2 hours.
10
When dough has doubled, punch down and with lightly floured hands, form into 15 rolls.
11
Place in the oiled pan and cover.
12
Allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
13
Preheat the oven to 375F.
14
Bake the pan of rolls for 20 minutes.

719

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup twelve grain hot cereal, 1 cup active sourdough starter, 1 ½ cups warm water, 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes, and more.

Yes, French Health Rolls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Health Rolls

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Variations & substitutions

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