BUTTERY WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLS

Buttery Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls image

These whole grain rolls are tender and delicious even without toppings. I adapted the recipe from one my mom made after sampling something similar at a restaurant.-Angela Coffman, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 to 1 cup bread flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, milk powder, 2 tablespoons butter, egg, salt and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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. , In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining butter. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 16 pieces. Shape each into a ball; roll in melted butter. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.