100% Whole Wheat Rolls

Ingredients: Yields 20 large dinner rolls

• 1 tablespoon of yeast
• 1  teaspoon of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup very warm water (110 F)
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup milk (2%)
• 5 1/2 to 6 cups Hudson Cream White Whole Wheat Flour
• Melted butter (optional)

Directions:

• In a small bowl, combine the yeast, water and granulated sugar.  Set aside for 10 minutes.
• While yeast is activating, pour milk into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. 
• In a large bowl combine oil, brown sugar, eggs, and salt.  Whisk until fully combined.  
• Add milk and yeast mixture to the large bowl and stir well.  
• Gradually add 5 cups of flour to the mixture.  Add additional flour 1/4 cup at a time until dough is soft and not overly sticky.  
• Knead for 5-7 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl and turn once to coat top.  Cover with plastic wrap or a light towel and let raise for 60 minutes in a warm location.   
• Punch down dough, cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Divide dough into 20 equal portions.  (If you have a kitchen scale, weighing all of the dough, then dividing by 20 is an easy way to make each dough-ball the same size.)
• Roll each piece of dough into a ball and place into a greased 9x13 pan (4 across and 5 down) 
• Cover and let raise 45 minutes.  

Cook Time & Temperature: 

• Bake at 350 F for 20-22 minutes.   
• Optional, but recommended! Brush tops with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.