Kittencal's 60% Whole Wheat Rolls

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"These are really good buns, I make them often, I use Robin Hood Multigrain bread flour to make them but any whole wheat bread flour will do, if you live in the U.S.A then use white bread flour, in Canada just use all purpose. I usually get around 12 large buns, the yield is only estimated depending on how large you make the buns."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups multigrain whole wheat bread flour (or use just whole wheat bread flour)
• 1 cup white flour (more if needed, use bread flour for the U.S.)
• 1 1⁄4 cups warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon dry yeast

directions

1. In a small saucepan, heat the 1/2 cup whole milk with 3 tbsp sugar, salt and 4 tablespoons butter until the milk is warmed (not hot!) and the butter is almost melted (the butter does not have to melt completely) set aside and cool until lukewarm.
2. Proof the yeast with 1 tsp sugar in the 1-1/4 cups warm water for 10 minutes until foamy.
3. Using a heavy-duty mixer, fitted with the kneader attachment, to the bowl add in 3 cups whole wheat flour and 1 cup white flour with warm milk/butter mixture and the proofed yeast.
4. Mix for 2 minutes, then start adding in more flour if needed to create a soft smooth dough that holds around the kneader blade, knead for 5-8 minutes (adjusting flour).
5. Remove the dough and let rest 10 minutes on the counter, covered with a clean tea towel.
6. After 10 minutes, lightly knead the dough into a ball, and then place in a well-oiled bowl.
7. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size (if you are oven-rising this should take about 1 hour).
8. Remove and punch down dough.
9. Shape into 12 balls (depending on what size you make them).
10. Cover and rise again for 30-35 minutes.
11. Brush the tops and sides gently using a pastry brush with the egg/water mix, sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using).
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until they are a deep golden brown, and sound hollow when tapped.

Reviews

[R Register]

These were not heavy, although I only had a cup of whole wheat flour so I used mainly white flour. Nice flavor.

 

[PeachyTO]

These rolls were delicious, easy to make and healthy too. The perfect combo. They were so good that I blogged about them here: http://booksnakereviews.blogspot.com/2010/05/savouring-sunday-barley-and-lentil-soup.html

 

[Chef SuzyQ]

Another fabulous recipe submitted by my favorite chef, Kittencal. When I'm hungry, I don't bother surfing through all the recipes--I just go straight to Kittencal's recipes--I've never been disappointed yet! These rolls were lighter than a lot of wheat rolls. What I liked about them was that they're light, but have a slightly chewy, "rustic" texture that I was looking for. I served them with ham and beans and they were 100% perfect with the dish. I bake a lot of bread and thought I'd share a little tip regarding the flour. Apparently there are some slight differences between Canadian and American... The best flour for bread will have 4 or more grams of protein per serving. Just look at the nutritional info on the back of the package. My favorite American brand is King Arthur's flour, but any flour with 4 grams of protein (or more if you can find it) will produce a superior bread. Thanks once again, Kittencal, for a great recipe!

 

[hnewman26]

Delicious wheat rolls that the whole family raved over! I used regular Gold Medal all purpose flour & King Aurthur Whole Wheat flour since that's what I had. I shaped the dough into 24 generous dinner sized rolls. They rose up beautifully ans tasted absolutely wonderful! This is my new favorite wheat roll recipe Thank you!

 

[Chef Charlee]

These rolls were just what I was looking for. Great taste and texture. I had roast with gravy and wanted to make some rolls to sop up the gravy with, and these did not disappoint! Thanks for this fantastic recipe Kittencal!