Overnight Whole Wheat Rolls Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, sugar, yeast and salt; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat milk, water and butter to 120°-130° add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; shape into 12 balls. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Meanwhile, preheat oven 400°. If desired, brush tops of rolls with oil. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

OVERNIGHT WHOLE WHEAT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup butter, honey, salt, eggs, whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Do not knead. 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. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each into a 15x8-in. rectangle. Brush with remaining butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut each into 15 rolls. , Place rolls, cut side up, in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with additional butter. Cool.

WHOLE WHEAT REFRIGERATOR ROLLS

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.

OVERNIGHT HONEY-WHEAT ROLLS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add the yeast mixture, honey, oil, salt, whole wheat flour and remaining water. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into 9 balls. To form knots, roll each ball into a 10-in. rope; tie into a knot. Tuck ends under., Place rolls 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 50 minutes., Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter if desired.