Bread Machine Wheat Rolls
Perfect for a fall dinner or for freezing as sandwich rolls. Add optional vital wheat gluten to ensure they stay extra soft and fluffy. Makes 12 rolls.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water about 110°F
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten Optional: for softer rolls
Instructions
- Load Ingredients. Add the ingredients to the bread machine pan according to the manufacturer’s recommended order: (usually liquids first) warm water, honey, softened butter, salt, whole wheat flour, and instant yeast. If you’re using vital wheat gluten, add it on top of the flour.
- Select Dough Cycle. Set the bread machine to the Dough Cycle and start. After a few minutes, check the dough. It should form a soft, smooth ball. If the dough looks too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time. If it’s too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour.
- First Rise. Let the bread machine complete the dough cycle. The dough should rise until doubled in size.
- Shape. Turn the dough onto a clean surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife. Gently shape each piece into a round roll by tucking the edges underneath and pinching to seal the bottom.
- Second Rise. Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 350°F during the last 10 minutes of rising. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Cool. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Why Add Vital Wheat Gluten?
Vital wheat gluten helps whole wheat dough rise better and stay softer.
Add 3 tablespoons per 3 cups of flour if you want extra fluffy rolls, but the recipe works well without it, too!
Vital wheat gluten helps whole wheat dough rise better and stay softer.
Add 3 tablespoons per 3 cups of flour if you want extra fluffy rolls, but the recipe works well without it, too!
Nutrition
Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 145kcal