Whole Wheat Rolls Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages dry yeast; 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided; 1 cup lukewarm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, beaten; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

Servings: persons

2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1 cup lukewarm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1
Combine yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 cup lukewarm water in a small mixing bowl; stir well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2
Combine 1 cup boiling water, shortening, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until shortening melts and sugar dissolves; let mixture cool to lukewarm (105u00b0 to 115u00b0). Stir in yeast mixture and egg, mixing well.
3
Combine flour in a medium mixing bowl; stir well. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour mixture to yeast mixture; beat at low speed of an electric mixer until dough is smooth. Stir in remaining flour mixture to make a soft dough.
4
Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5
Punch dough down. Shape dough with well-greased hands into 1-inch balls; dip each ball in melted butter. Place in lightly greased muffin pans using 3 balls in each muffin cup. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs evenly over tops of rolls. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u00b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
6
Bake at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

1496

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages dry yeast, 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided, 1 cup lukewarm water (105u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1 cup boiling water, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat 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.

Whole Wheat Rolls

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