BROWN RICE YEAST ROLLS

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I've had this recipe for such a long time that I don't remember where it came from. It's a great way to get your family to eat brown rice, which is so good for you. My family didn't even know it was there until I told them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a small saucepan, heat the water, honey and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in rice and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the 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 30 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.