WHOLE WHEAT REFRIGERATOR ROLLS

Whole Wheat Refrigerator Rolls image

This roll recipe is easy and versatile. I like to mix up the dough beforehand and let it rise in the refrigerator. The rolls brown nicely and are wonderful served warm. -Sharon Mensing, Greenfield, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, egg, oil, salt and 3 cups all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in whole wheat flour and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. , Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled or cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch down dough; divide into 24 portions. Divide and shape each portion into three balls. Place three balls in each greased muffin cup. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour for dough prepared the same day or 1-2 hours for refrigerated dough. , Bake at 375° until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Serve warm. If desired, dough may be kept up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Punch down daily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.