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One Hour Whole Wheat Rolls

Posted by: Kate / Breads, Sides, Yeast Breads / Posted: 01/09/21 / Last updated: 01/09/21

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One Hour Whole Wheat Rolls are soft whole wheat dinner rolls that can be made from scratch in about one hour! 

Pan of whole wheat dinner rolls

Whole wheat can get a bad rap when it comes to baked goods, but whole wheat doesn’t have to mean dry or tasteless! This one hour whole wheat dinner roll recipe makes soft dinner rolls that are ready in about one hour.

They have a mix of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour that helps to keep the rolls soft, and the honey and butter help to give the rolls great flavor. The rolls mix up quickly, and they’re perfect for weeknights, weekends, or holiday dinners!

How to make one hour whole wheat rolls 

 

proofed yeast in a silver mixing bowl

In a small saucepan, stir milk, honey, and 4 tablespoons butter together. Heat over low heat just until butter melts and honey dissolves. Cool to about 100-105 F.

Pour the milk mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the yeast and warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.

Add the whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and salt to yeast mixture. Using a dough hook, mix on low speed for about 1 minute.

Whole wheat dinner roll dough in a silver mixing bowl

With the mixer still going, add remaining all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup at a time. You may not need to use all of the flour.

Mix about 1 ½ minutes, or until dough starts to clear the sides of the bowl. Knead on low speed for about 2 more minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic – the dough will still be slightly sticky to the touch.

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning it to grease the top. Cover the dough with a clean, dry dish towel.

Let it rise in a warm place, free from draft, for about 15 minutes.

Pan of unbaked whole wheat rolls

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 15 equal pieces. Form each piece into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet with the dish towel, and let the dough rise for about 15 minutes.

Bake at 375ºF for about 12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown. Toward the end of the baking time, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside.

Brush rolls with melted butter.

Pan of whole wheat dinner rolls on a wooden cutting boardTips

  • Milk: You can use any milk from skim milk to whole milk in this recipe. Using a milk with a higher fat content (i.e. whole milk) will give you a slightly richer result.
  • Honey: I like the slight sweetness that the honey gives the rolls. If you prefer, you can use 2-3 tablespoons of honey if you like.
  • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe.
  • Yeast: Check out my note just above this if using instant yeast.
  • Shaping: I have a video at the top of this page that shows how to make different shapes with the roll dough.
  • Rising: To create a warm place for your rolls to rise, turn your oven to 350F for exactly 60 seconds. Then, turn your oven off. This will give your rolls a nice warm spot, which is especially important if you have a cool kitchen.

Can I use instant yeast instead in place of active dry yeast?

You can! Substitute an equal amount of instant yeast and continue with the recipe as-written.

There’s no need to wait for the yeast to proof.

Can I make the rolls without a stand mixer?

You can! If you would like to mix the rolls by hand, just add an additional 2 minutes to the kneading time.

Fifteen dinner rolls in a metal baking pan

How to store

I store these rolls, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days.

More bread and roll recipes!

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One Hour Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Soft whole wheat dinner rolls that are ready in about one hour.
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 48 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings:15 rolls
Course: bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: one hour wheat rolls, one hour whole wheat rolls, whole wheat dinner roll recipe
Pan of whole wheat dinner rolls
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 6 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 3 ½ teaspoons dry active yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm water (105F – 115F)
  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1-1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Instructions

  • Grease a 9x13-inch metal baking pan; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, stir milk, honey, and 4 tablespoons butter together. Heat over low heat just until butter melts and honey dissolves. Cool to about 100-105 F.
  • Pour the milk mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • Add the yeast and warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, or until yeast is foamy.
  • Add the whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and salt to yeast mixture. Using a dough hook, mix on low speed for about 1 minute.
  • With the mixer still going, add remaining all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup at a time. You may not need to use all of the flour.
  • Mix about 1 ½ minutes, or until dough starts to clear the sides of the bowl.
  • Knead on low speed for about 2 more minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic – the dough will still be slightly sticky to the touch.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, turning it to grease the top. Cover the dough with a clean, dry dish towel.
  • Let it rise in a warm place, free from draft, for about 15 minutes.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 15 equal pieces.
  • Form each piece into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cover the baking sheet with the dish towel, and let the dough rise for about 15 minutes.
  • Bake at 375ºF for about 12 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
  • Toward the end of the baking time, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside.
  • Brush rolls with melted butter.

Video

Notes

  • Milk: You can use any milk from skim milk to whole milk in this recipe. Using a milk with a higher fat content (i.e. whole milk) will give you a slightly richer result.
  • Honey: I like the slight sweetness that the honey gives the rolls. If you prefer, you can use 2-3 tablespoons of honey if you like. 
  • Butter: I use salted butter in this recipe.
  • Yeast: Check out my note above the recipe if using instant yeast.
  • Rising: To create a warm place for your rolls to rise, turn your oven to 350F for exactly 60 seconds. Then, turn your oven off. This will give your rolls a nice warm spot, which is especially important if you have a cool kitchen.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1rollCalories: 154kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 24g (8%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 3g (15%)Cholesterol: 12mg (4%)Sodium: 122mg (5%)Potassium: 93mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 148IU (3%)Calcium: 13mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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