DOVE DINNER ROLLS

Dove Dinner Rolls image

Fluffy dinner rolls shaped like doves are a sweet nod to the holidays. They dash away faster than Santa himself. -Frances Wirtz, West Allis, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour
ASSEMBLY:
48 dried currants
24 slivered almonds
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix pastry flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed 1 minute. Add egg; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in enough bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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 45 minutes., Punch down dough. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 24 balls. Roll each into a 10-in. rope; tie into a loose knot. Bring 1 end up and tuck into center of roll to form head. Flatten opposite end; with a sharp knife, cut 4 slits to form 5 tail feathers. Press 2 currants into head for eyes and 1 almond for beak. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°., In a small bowl, whisk egg and milk; brush over rolls. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.