MOLASSES YEAST ROLLS

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Whenever I make these country-style rolls, I fondly remember my mother-she was an excellent baker who taught me so much in our North Dakota farm kitchen. Each year at Thanksgiving, my bread basket includes these hearty dinner rolls. -Ardis Rollefson Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add honey; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, molasses, butter, egg, salt 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, 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., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a 10-in. rope. Shape each rope into a "S"; coil ends until they tough the center. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes., Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.