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Recipes » breads » Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

By Wendy O'Neal 71 Comments

Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

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Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls…they are so light and fluffy and simple enough for any supper, but fancy enough for a holiday meal too!

I shared these rolls over on the Bob’s Red Mill website. But, I just had to share them here too because they are just too good not to share.

Homemade bread has been a part of my family’s holiday meals for the last 15-20 years. It started off with my father-in-law’s basic white bread in the bread machine. It was so good, but as I’ve learned more about cooking and the benefits of whole grains, I added this easy and feather light whole wheat dinner roll to our family’s meals. Everyone loves it around here, so now I make them all year long!

I’m sure you are thinking that these rolls will be really heavy and dense; however, they are just the opposite! Using whole grain flours correctly (and using a premium product) are a must. Cheap “whole wheat flour” is not true whole grain flour. Please don’t buy the cheap stuff at the grocery store. Splurge for a good brand or grind your own. I love grinding my own…I actually prefer it, but when I can’t, I honestly buy Bob’s Red Mill (or one other brand…email me and I will tell you if you are dying to know).

Have you ever baked from scratch? Do you use whole grains? How does it turn out…I’d love to hear from you.

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Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Yield: 40 rolls
Prep Time: 55 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

These Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls are so light and fluffy! Simple enough for any supper, but fancy enough for a holiday meal too!

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (plus 2 cups more)
  • 1/4 cup unbleached white flour (plus 1-2 cups more)
  • 1/4 cup powdered milk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a Bosch* mixer, combine flours, powdered milk, and yeast. Turn on mixer for about 30 seconds to combine ingredients.
  2. Add water, oil, and honey to dry ingredients and mix for 1 minute. Let mixture sit for 10-15 minutes in the bowl to bloom.
  3. Add in the eggs and salt and mix until well combined. Dough will be very loose, so more flour needs to be added. Add in whole wheat flour by the 1/4 cup full (up to 2 cups). Dough should begin to pull away from sides of bowl, but not pick up from the bottom. At this point, if more flour is needed, add only unbleached white flour. (Usually after the bloom, it takes about 3 cups of additional flour). Continue to mix for 5 minutes or until gluten fully develops. (*If not using a Bosch, then the dough will need to rest until doubled in size.)
  4. Lightly flour the counter and using oiled hands, dump the dough onto the counter. Gently knead the dough for about 1 minute. Cut dough into quarters. Each quarter will make approximately 10 dinner rolls.
  5. Line an 11x15 sheet pan with parchment paper. Form dough into golf ball sized rolls and place on the sheet pan. One sheet will hold 20 rolls. Allow the rolls to rise until they at least doubled in size or they touch each other and fill the pan. About 30 minutes.
  6. Heat oven to 350F and bake for 15-20 minutes. Allow to cool and brush top of rolls with melted butter.

Notes

If you aren't using a Bosch mixer, in step #3 of the recipe instructions, you need to allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 40 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 91Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 192mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 2g

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© Wendy O'Neal
Cuisine: American / Category: breads

Disclaimer: Bob’s Red Mill sent me a box of goodies to use in my recipe development. All opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Jessica To says

    September 6, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I would have hot buttered rolls with every meal if I could. These look so good!

    Reply
  2. Jasmine P says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    These biscuits look absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  3. Patty says

    August 23, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Bob’s Red Mill has some wonderful gluten free flours as well.

    Reply
  4. Beth Klocinski says

    August 23, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I love trying new recpes that use whole grains instead of white flour.

    Reply
  5. Cindy S. says

    August 23, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Those look delicious!! I love Bob’s Red Mill products – I have many different bags of their products in my pantry. Thanks for the recipe and tips!

    Reply
  6. Sarah Z says

    August 23, 2015 at 8:36 am

    These look so amazing but my daughter is a white bread person 🙁 Wonder if these would change her mind? I may have to try!

    Reply
  7. shawna says

    August 22, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Love Bob’s products!

    Reply
  8. Carolyn Daley says

    August 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    The Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls would be the perfect addition to our next family meal.

    Reply
  9. Laura says

    August 22, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    The rolls look great! I don’t have much success with bread making. I’d like to try this recipe. I love that you only have 3 photos. Food blogs always have way too many photos in their posts. I usually leave before I get to the recipe. 2 or 3 is just right.

    Reply
  10. Gina Gallagher says

    August 22, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Everybody loves rolls fresh from the oven! And I would love to serve these over some store-bought varieties that contain high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, etc! They look delicious.

    Reply
  11. Nora T says

    August 22, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I already enjoy the Bob’s Red mill line of products…these rolls look and sound so mouthwatering, can’t waith to try.

    Reply
  12. Caroline says

    August 22, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I have always wanted to try making bread this would give me a reason.

    Reply
  13. MaryB says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:24 am

    I love Bob’s Red Mill products! I am fortunate to be within driving distance of the store/restaurant. Surprisingly, I have not checked out their website. Thanks for sharing this whole wheat roll recipe. It sounds delicious!

    Reply
  14. Leah says

    August 22, 2015 at 11:20 am

    We make a lot of our own bread products, but I have generally only used grocery-store whole wheat flour. I have used Bob’s Red Mill spelt flour for waffles. They are dense, but we feel so much better than when I make white or whole wheat flour waffles.

    Reply
  15. Birdiebee says

    August 22, 2015 at 9:59 am

    These whole wheat rolls look delicious. I have never tried to make rolls before but would love to try your recipe.

    Reply
  16. Karen D says

    August 22, 2015 at 9:33 am

    These look great! Always looking for ways to add more whole grains into our meals!

    Reply
  17. Kim H says

    August 22, 2015 at 6:36 am

    I use this brand for my healthier recipes !! Loveit!

    Reply
  18. Mary Calabrese says

    August 20, 2015 at 8:38 am

    I love that I’m seeing more of Bob’s products in more stores.

    Reply
  19. Erika Bragdon says

    August 20, 2015 at 4:57 am

    I LOVE Bob’s Red Mill – it’s one of my favorite brands, especially since we’ve gone gluten free!
    Plus these dinner rolls look and sound amazing!

    Reply
  20. Monique Rizzo says

    August 19, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    I love their grains and whole wheat…they have great stuff. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  21. heather s says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    These look really good. I need to try this

    Reply
  22. Danielle Magee says

    August 19, 2015 at 3:58 am

    I love homemade rolls and breads and these look amazing!

    Reply
  23. Dona says

    August 18, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    These look delicious and the instructions to make them are very clear. Thank you.

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Phelps says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:05 am

    These rolls look so delicious! I love Bob’s Red Mill and there products are awesome!

    Reply
  25. Margot C says

    August 17, 2015 at 3:10 pm

    Those rolls look like you painted them with egg white or milk but you don’t say which one it is!

    Reply
    • Wendy O'Neal says

      August 17, 2015 at 10:49 pm

      Margot, I just brushed with a little melted butter after they were baked. 🙂

      Reply
      • Margot C says

        August 17, 2015 at 10:52 pm

        Oh yes, always a good way to do it (I’m usually in favor of more butter)

        Reply
  26. KatB says

    August 17, 2015 at 8:04 am

    The hubs, and I are trying to eat healthier, I was looking for a roll recipe, and here it was! Thanks so very much =)

    Reply
  27. Laurie Emerson says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    I would love to try this recipe for the holiday meals. I have always thought that it would be just too hard to make my own but after reading your recipe I think that I could actually make them! I never thought about adding honey to rolls but I can see where the sweetness would really enhance the flavor.
    lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  28. susan smoaks says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    i am ready to try this recipe this upcoming Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  29. Jan Messali says

    November 14, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    I left a comment on the recipe at Bob’s Red Mill. I love rolls that use honey as an ingredient. I think I’ll make these for Thanksgiving. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      November 15, 2012 at 11:44 am

      So glad that you appreciate the honey! I love the subtle flavor it gives (and the health benefits)!

      Reply
  30. Tiffany says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I’ve never made my own rolls before. Is it really worth the extra work?

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      November 14, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      Yes! Oh my goodness yes! Homemade rolls are the best!!!

      Reply
  31. Megan says

    November 13, 2012 at 10:28 am

    I have long loved Bob’s Red Mill for their Gluten Free stuff since I have relatives with celiac – but I didn’t know they made gluten-full stuff, too! 🙂

    Reply
  32. deana c says

    November 12, 2012 at 8:34 am

    I would love to make the Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  33. Kristin says

    November 10, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Whole wheat dinner rolls are my favorite thing! And I love that you put honey in it! Sounds delish!

    Reply
  34. tracy simms says

    November 7, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    this seems simple to make. I never made bread before because I am just too busy with family and life..I may try this receipe for thanksgiving..thanks!

    Reply
  35. Gianna says

    November 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Those look mouthwatering!

    Reply
  36. Jenna Z says

    November 6, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    This recipe sounds SUPER rich, definitely for holidays only!

    Reply
  37. Zedda says

    November 5, 2012 at 11:57 am

    I need to try this. We only use whole wheat flour and it’s challenging to get bread to turn out nicely, at least for me! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Louis says

    November 5, 2012 at 12:20 am

    I like homemade baked goods and I like that glazed look from the butter

    Reply
  39. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    November 4, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    I would love to have these homemade rolls for my holiday meal–they look delicious!

    Reply
  40. stacy says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:32 pm

    Can I use olive oil instead of canola oil?

    Reply
  41. Immaculate Copeland says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    My family love hot buttery rolls for any meal! 🙂

    Reply
  42. Tanya K says

    November 4, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I love to make homemade rolls for my family. We love any and all types. Definately going to give these a try!

    Reply
  43. Penny Snyder says

    November 4, 2012 at 7:32 am

    Really want to try these & adding sea salt sounds awesome!! grammypenny@frontier.com

    Reply
  44. Audrey says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Making homemade bread is such a nice endeavor!

    Reply
  45. Gina Ochsen says

    November 3, 2012 at 6:17 am

    These rolls look light and beautiful! My husband will appreciate that they are whole wheat. Pinned for future baking project 🙂

    Reply
  46. Christine says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    like to try this recipe

    Reply
  47. KIM H says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I love whole wheat rolls. I am going to try this recipe!!

    Reply
  48. Jennifer H. says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    always looking for yummy wheat roll recipes. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to try
    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  49. Ruth S. says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    You made the recipe sound like a “do-able” thing and tasty, too.

    Reply
  50. Belinda @zomppa says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    Those belong at any dinner table!

    Reply
  51. Julie says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    I have really been trying to use as much whole grain as possible for my family. I love the look of these rolls and need to try them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  52. debbie jackson says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    love to make rolls for my family debbie jackson
    djackson1958 at hotmail dot com

    Reply
  53. Claire says

    November 1, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    This looks like it’d be wonderful to soak up some soup or gravy.Yumm

    Reply
  54. Kim B. says

    November 1, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Looks delish! I’ve tried making whole wheat waffles, but just tasted too heavy. Should try this recipe as rolls might not be so heavy 🙂

    Reply
  55. debbie says

    November 1, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Thank you for posting this. I was looking for a recipe for rolls for Thanksgiving, and these sound really good.

    Reply
  56. Scarlet says

    November 1, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    These rolls look awesome. I think I will try these for dinner tomorrow! I stumbled this recipe (familyfocusblog) and I think I will go pin it too (ScarletP)!

    Reply
  57. Elis Brockway says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:57 am

    Thanks you the recipe. When I have wheat flour , I’ll try this recipe.

    Reply
  58. Paula Lee says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Would definitely like to try this recipe! Love fresh baked bread 🙂

    Reply
  59. barbara n says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:28 am

    I make whole wheat bread but have never tried dinner rolls. This recipe sounds yummy and also fairly easy so I am going to give it a try!

    Reply
  60. Jessie C. says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Thanks for the recipe. I need dinner rolls for all holiday parties, this is a great recipe to make.

    Reply
  61. Nancy says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I love hot roll s and have tried whole wheat, but they always turn out heavy and terrble tasting. Hate to waste ingredients, so I go back to white rolls. Well, I am definitely trying these. I have a passion for bread, as does my whole family. Thank you so much for this recipe.

    Reply
  62. Seyma Shabbir says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Sounds amazing. I would love to play up the recipe and fill it with cheese or maybe make cinnamon rolls with this!

    Reply
    • Wendy says

      November 1, 2012 at 9:58 am

      Cinnamon roll recipe is coming later this month! 🙂 I make a huge batch and only use half for rolls…the other half turns into cinnamon rolls.

      Reply
  63. Briana says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:32 am

    I love rolls and my family always request them, especially on Sundays. I will definitely have to try this recipe!

    Reply
  64. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:32 am

    These would be perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  65. Shelly says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:30 am

    I have some whole wheat flour that I’ve been wanting to use, and these look like just the thing to make!

    Reply

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