Dinner Rolls

YIELDS 24 rolls
TIME 2 hours

We make these for Thanksgiving and they disappear in seconds. Fun and easy to make, and the smell of fresh baking bread is irresistible.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tb. dry yeast

• 1/2 c. warm water

• 1/2 c. butter, softened

• 1/4 c. honey

• 3 eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk or milk

• 4-1/2-5 cups red fife whole wheat flour

• 1-1/2 tsp. salt

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METHOD

1. Dissolve the yeast in the 1/2 cup warm water in a glass measure. Set aside.

2. Cream the butter and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the eggs and mix, scraping the sides. Add the milk and yeast mixture.

3. Add 4-1/2 cups of whole wheat flour and the salt, mixing until combined. Change to dough hook and knead for 2-3 minutes only, just until no longer tacky, adding a tablespoon or two of flour, if needed.

4. Let sit in bowl, covered, to rise for one hour. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead a couple of times, then let rest 3 minutes.

5. Divide into 24 equal pieces, shaping each into a ball and placing in a buttered 13×9-inch baking dish with the pieces touching.

6. Let rise, covered for 1 hour.

7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

9. Brush the tops with butter when they come out of the oven.

10. Wait until they have cooled a bit, but still warm, pull apart and serve.

recipe from An Oregon Cottage