Oh So Good Whole Wheat Rolls

So over the last year I have discovered how much I like to make homemade bread. There is just something so great about getting your hands into it and kneading it yourself.

I made a double batch of these rolls today because they freeze so well and are a great addition to any breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (or snack!!)

Here is my recipe:

Whole Wheat Rolls

1 1/2 cups cold tap water

1 package yeast

1 T. sugar

1 1/2 c milk heated

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1 T. - 1/3 cup honey (depending on how sweet you want it)

1 egg, beaten

2 t. salt

3 cups whole wheat flour

additional whole wheat flour and white flour

Mix cold tap water and sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and one minute only! Then add package of yeast and stir for one minute. Then let it just sit in a warm place for 5 minutes until foamy.

When milk is lukewarm add it to liquid along with, oil, honey, egg, and salt. Stir. Then, stir in 3 cups of whole wheat flour to make a thick paste. Beat it with a spoon; let stand 2 hours until light and high.

Then, stir flour to make a stiff dough, alternating wheat and white flour. Knead dough for 12 minutes. It should be smooth and elastic. Next, let it rise until double, this should take about 2 more hours. Punch down and knead again.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Next roll dough out on a greased board. Roll into golf ball sized balls and place into a greased cake or pie pan. You should fit about 9 to a pan. This recipe will make about 2 pans of rolls. Let rise and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

These are delicious!