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In my opinion, every meal needs bread.
When it comes to eating out, the bread basket can make or break a restaurant.
If you serve me cold, stale bread with no olive oil (or butter or something), I’m not going to be happy.
On the other hand, if you serve me some bread that knocks my socks off (like hot cornbread), It’s likely that I’ll be back.
I’ve mentioned this several times before, but I’m not a baker.
The art and science of precisely measuring ingredients really stresses me out. This is why I bake approximately twice a year.
Even though my baking skills are sub-par, these rolls were delicious!
Because of the addition of the whole wheat flour, these rolls are super nutty, healthy, and satisfying. Trust me, they don’t taste healthy!
Honey-Wheat Dinner Rolls
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 package instant yeast
- 2 TBSP honey
- 3/4 cups warm water
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 TBSP olive oil
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the honey and water and stir until honey is dissolved.
- Add the yeast and let stand until foamy.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Once the yeast mixture is foamy, add the oil and milk. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Add the flour to the liquid mixture. Stir with a spoon until the mixture gets too thick. Once it does, get your hands in there and start kneading.
- Knead for about 5 minutes. The dough should be firm and smooth. If it is too sticky, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- Coat the ball of dough in olive oil, cover with a towel, and let rise for about an hour.
- Divide the dough into 12 balls.
- Place the balls on an oiled cookie sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise for an additional hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- If you would like to sprinkle your rolls with any seeds or toppings, now is the time.
- Bake rolls for approximately 40-50 minutes. They should should be golden brown and crusty on the outside.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. We actually couldn’t wait and split one to "sample".
Are you a bread person?
Please tell me yes.
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You are not a baker? Well these look good to me! I would love one with some almond butter spread in the middle, yummmmmm!
Happy Weekend! Your first week of work is done!
I am SUCH a bread person. There is nothing like fresh warm bread right out of the oven for dinner, especially when it’s homemade!
Most certainly a bread person. And I could not agree more, every meal does need some sort of delicious bread to accompany it
Bread. hells yes
these look fantastic! you are defs not a sub-par baker!
Well, my dad’s endearing nickname for me when I was younger was “The Carbo Queen”, so yeah… you could say I’m a bread person
. These rolls look fantastic! I love that they are 100% whole wheat. Can’t wait to try ‘em.
I completely agree on the bread at restaurants… it sets the whole mood of the meal.
These look awesome! Nothing beats homemade bread. You definitely have baking skills, whether you like it or not.
Bread is my favorite.
I love bread. And I agree that the bread basket can make or break the dining experience!
These look great! I love to bake but can you believe I’ve never tried to bake bread? I’m not really scared of it, I just never feel inspired to do it. These rolls look super simple though, and healthy!
Looks like some tasty rolls! I love bread if it’s high-quality with deep flavor.
For someone who isn’t a bake you sure do my yummy-looking rolls! I bet with the honey taste they’d be good with a goat cheese schmear.
I would never have guessed that you’re not a baker by looking at these rolls – they look great! And you’re braver than me… I have yet to tackle working with yeast… just seems like too much can go wrong!
the rolls look great!
I’ve always considered myself a cook, not a baker but recently I’ve branched out and completely winged it with some baked good recipes and they actually turned out good, I was shocked!
You’d have me fooled with these rolls, they look delicious!
I’m 100% a bread person and these rolls look great!
This makes me really wish I weren’t wheat intolerant. *tear drops*
They look great
By the way! I put you on my blogroll. You’re great.
Yes! I love bread!
Maybe a little bit too much! Hot cornbread is the best–especially if it actually has a few kernels of corn scattered through it!
think these would still work with GF flour? They just look so good!
helzzzzzzz yea I’m a bread person. But I agree with miss VeggieGirl. It must be high quality – i.e. home-made. I hate store bought bread with a passion.
I’m definitely a bread person. Serve me a basket of fresh bread at a restaurant (bonus points if it’s warm) and I’m a happy camper. Sometimes I like the bread more than the actual meal. :/
Yay you got to cook & your first recipe doesn’t disappoint, love me some good wheat rolls. Yum!
I have never been a bread hater, that’s for sure.
Those sound very simple…love it!
Yum! I bet that they would be great with some flax too!!
You say you’re not a baker like people who are self-conscious about their mileage or pace say they’re not “real runners.” Hey, you put in the time and effort — you’re a “baker” as far as I’m concerned!
Baking bread is one of the joys of my week, every week. I love it, couldn’t live without it. Will run for carbs!
Ditto about the baking! If you bake, you bake! And, your muffins and rolls are way better than most people’s – or restaurants I bet.
I like the way you think. Bread is definitely my preferred carb source. These rolls look amazing!!
I LOVE bread so much that I rushed home to make some after seeing your post using your recipe!!! I rode my bike to get all the ingredients and will burn it off with a 10k in the morning! I’m on my second round of waiting for the bread to rise. So excited to taste! Thanks for posting the recipe!!!
Ooh I agree! And these look great! I’m a bit nervous to make bread after my last terrible attempt! :/