whole wheat bread rolls recipe | eggless 100% whole wheat dinner rolls | whole wheat dinner rolls | healthy Indian whole wheat bread rolls |
by Tarla Dalal
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whole wheat bread rolls available in Indian stores or bakeries are normally mixed with a lot of plain flour to reduce the cost. Here we have made eggless 100% whole wheat dinner rolls which is really a healthy whole wheat bread rolls.
The eggless 100% whole wheat dinner roll isn't a complicated one and is also quick and easy to make. Yeast is an important aspect when making breads, so we have started by activating yeast by taking yeast in a small bowl, adding sugar which helps yeast activate, warm water and mix well and have rested it for 10 mins. When you see a frothy layer formed it indicates that the yeast is activated. Further, we have taken a big bowl, added plain flour to it. Added butter, which makes the dough softer and helps making the bread rolls tender.
We have added salt, activated yeast and knead into a soft pliable dough using warm water. You can use milk if you wish to. The dough will be sticky but, don’t worry just knead into a soft and pliable dough. As the dough is kneaded, it will continue to absorb some of the liquid and become less sticky so do not add too much flour or else you will get dense whole wheat bread rolls.
Shape the dough into a proper round using both your hands while tucking the edges at the bottom. Cover it with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 20 minutes or till the dough increases in volume. If your kitchen is cold you can place your dough in the oven. You'll see the dough risen after 20 mins. Further, Lightly punch down the dough and divide the whole wheat dinner rollS dough into 8 equal portions. Seal the bottom of the dough and roll into a ball using your palms. Place on greased baking tray and cover with muslin cloth for 45 mins, the dough would have risen again. Brush with oil and bake for 20 mins. Serve the healthy whole wheat bread rolls warm with some rajma.
See why we think this is a healthy Indian whole wheat bread rolls? Made from 100% whole wheat flour which is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Whole wheat flour is rich in phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones.
Enjoy whole wheat bread rolls recipe | eggless 100% whole wheat dinner rolls | whole wheat dinner rolls | healthy Indian whole wheat bread rolls with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.
For whole wheat bread rolls- Combine the yeast, sugar and 2 tbsp of warm water in a small bowl, cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Combine the whole wheat flour, butter, salt, yeast-sugar mixture in a deep bowl and knead it into soft dough using approx. ¾ cup of warm water.
- Cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 20 minutes.
- Grease a baking tray with oil and keep aside.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball and place it on the greased baking tray.
- Cover them with a damp muslin cloth and keep in a warm place for 45 minutes or till they rise well.
- Brush it with milk evenly.
- Bake the whole wheat bread rolls in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 20 minutes.
- Immediately brush the whole wheat bread rolls with melted butter, cool slightly and serve warm.
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To make the dough for whole wheat bread rolls recipe | eggless 100% whole wheat dinner rolls | whole wheat dinner rolls | healthy Indian whole wheat bread rolls | in a small bowl, take yeast. We are using instant dry yeast for the French bread rolls.
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It helps make bread rolls soft and tenderize the dough by absorbing some of the water and slowing down the formation of gluten strands.
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It feeds the yeast, resulting in a faster rise.
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It aids in the browning of the crust via caramelization.
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It acts as a preservative, keeping the bread rolls fresher for longer
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It does have some effect on the flavor of whole wheat bread rolls.
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Add the sugar. Instead of sugar, you can use honey or maple syrup to activate the yeast. Sugar has multiple roles in bread making :
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Add 2 tbsp of warm water in the bowl. Before pouring the water, dip your finger in water to check if it’s lukewarm or no. Water that's too hot can damage or kill the yeast.
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Mix well.
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Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes. The rising time will vary as per the climatic conditions.
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After 10 minutes, open the lid and you can see a frothy layer on top which indicates our yeast has been activated and is ready to use. If you don’t see a creamy frothy layer then discard the yeast and start over again.
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For preparing the dough for Homemade whole wheat bread rolls, in a deep bowl take whole wheat flour. Take a big bowl as the dough will rise on resting and you would want to prevent it from overflowing.
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Add butter. Butter enriches the dough and makes softer & more tender bread rolls.
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Add salt.
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Add the yeast-sugar mixture.
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Mix well and gradually add ¾ cup of warm water. Instead of water, you can make use of milk to make softer wheat bread rolls.
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The dough will be sticky but, don’t worry just knead into a soft and pliable dough. As the dough is kneaded, it will continue to absorb some of the liquid and become less sticky so do not add too much flour or else you will get dense bread rolls.
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Shape the dough into a proper round using both your hands while tucking the edges at the bottom. Cover it with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside in a warm place for 20 minutes or till the dough increases in volume. If your kitchen is cold you can place your dough in the oven.
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After 20 minutes, you will notice the dough has risen and looks like this.
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To prepare whole wheat bread rolls, grease a baking tray with oil and keep aside.
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Lightly punch down the dough and divide the French bread roll dough into 8 equal portions. The best way to ensure that your bread rolls are equal in size is to weigh them. Weigh the entire batch of dough using a kitchen scale and divide that weight by 8. This will give you your target weight for each bread roll.
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Take a portion of dough and stretch the top of the dough while pinching and sealing the bottom.
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Roll each portion into a ball between your palm and kitchen countertop till smooth. You can shape this dough in many different ways including knotted rolls, twisted rolls or even hot dog buns.
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Place it on the greased baking tray. Space the rolls about ½ to 1 inch apart so the bread rolls do not stick to each other after rising.
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Cover the bread rolls with a damp muslin cloth or plastic sheet fully but ensure it does not press them down and keep in a warm place for 45 minutes or till they rise well.
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After 45 minutes, the whole wheat bread rolls | eggless 100% whole wheat dinner rolls | whole wheat dinner rolls | healthy Indian whole wheat bread rolls | will have risen.
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Brush little milk evenly over each roll.
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Bake the homemade whole wheat flour dinner rolls in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Do check once in between at 12-15 minutes, if they are starting to darken beyond what you prefer, place a piece of foil over the top and continue baking. Remove them from the oven.
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Immediately brush little butter/ oil and serve warm.
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You can enjoy these soft bread rolls with pasta or soup to make a complete meal.
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Q. My Bread buns were not soft even after my dough raised perfectly, what do i do? Make sure you apply melted butter immediately after the buns come out of the oven. Also make sure you knead the dough well. Incomplete kneading can also make the buns hard.
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Q. My yeast did not froth. What do i do? Yeast needs warmth and food to activate. Make sure you use lukewarm water and sugar to activate it. Hot water will kill the yeast.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per bun
| Energy | 124 cal |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.2 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.8 mg |
| Sodium | 18.9 mg |
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