Description
These Honey Wheat Rolls are soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet—perfect for dinner, holiday feasts, or sandwich sliders. Made with whole wheat flour, honey, and a touch of butter, they’re wholesome and comforting with a golden crust and tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Additional melted butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in honey, melted butter, and egg until combined.
- Add whole wheat flour and salt. Mix to form a batter.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Shape into rolls and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush tops with melted butter, if desired, and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use white whole wheat flour for a lighter texture and flavor.
- Substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated after first rise—bring to room temp before shaping.
- Freeze baked rolls and reheat in oven when needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: honey wheat rolls, homemade dinner rolls, soft wheat rolls, whole wheat bread, holiday rolls, easy yeast rolls, sweet wheat rolls, fluffy dinner rolls