Best Italian Wheat Rolls Recipes

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ITALIAN DINNER ROLLS



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Over the years, I've added a pinch of this and a dash of that to this recipe until my family agreed it was just right. These rolls are especially good served warm with spaghetti and lasagna.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 15 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 egg
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and 2 tablespoons butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add egg; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 15 pieces. Shape each into a ball. Melt remaining butter; dip tops of balls in butter and remaining cheese. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLS



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It does my heart good to see everyone at our table—right down to my great-grandchildren—reach eagerly for one of my homemade rolls. These are hearty with whole wheat and rich with old-fashioned goodness, and they bake up to a beautiful golden brown. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups whole wheat flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 pieces. Shape each into 12 balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 11-15 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS



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These rolls rise high and are a light, fluffy and slightly sweet accompaniment to any meal.-Jennifer Martin, East Sebago, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
2 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Canola oil, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, sugar, yeast and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130° add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into 12 balls. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven 400°. If desired, brush tops of rolls with oil. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 5g fat, Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

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