Soft Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon dry active yeast
• 1 cup non-fat dry milk powder
• 1/3 cup warm water
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
• 1 large egg (or 4 egg whites)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Method

1. 1 In a large mixer bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, yeast, and dry milk powder. Add water, oil, and sugar; mix well for 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Turn off the mixer, cover the bowl, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3 Add the egg and salt. Turn on the mixer and gradually add the remaining all-purpose flour, 1 cup at a time, until the dough forms a ball.
4. 4 Knead for 5 to 6 minutes until the dough is very soft and manageable. If it stiffens, drizzle in a little warm water.
5. 5 Shape the dough into rolls. Let them rise until very light.
6. 6 Bake at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes. Do not overbake.