Whole Wheat Masala Bread Rolls, Healthy and Diabetic Friendly
by Tarla Dalal
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whole wheat masala bread rolls is an eggless healthy whole wheat bread rolls recipe. Here is a tasty Indian style whole wheat bread rolls alternative that will make you bid adieu to maida based breads!
Perked up with a peppy mix of herbs, spice powders and onions, the whole wheat masala bread rolls is a super tasty accompaniment to tea.
The refreshing aroma and cheery taste of coriander dominates this whole wheat masala bread rolls which tastes best when had immediately after baking. We suggest having just one bread roll, occasionally for diabetics.
Notes on eggless healthy whole wheat bread rolls. 1. To make the dough for whole wheat masala bread rolls, in a small bowl, take yeast. We are using dry yeast for the French bread rolls. Instant dry yeast can be added straight to dry ingredients and doesn’t require any proofing. Active dry yeast has slightly bigger size of granule and needs to be hydrated before being used in the recipe. 2. Add 3 tbsp of warm water in the bowl. Before pouring the water, dip your finger in water to check if it’s lukewarm or not. Water that's too hot can damage or kill the yeast. 3. 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. 4. 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.
See why this is an eggless healthy whole wheat bread rolls recipe? Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
Learn to make whole wheat masala bread rolls recipe | eggless healthy whole wheat bread rolls | Indian style whole wheat bread rolls | with step by step photos.
For the masala- Heat the oil in a small non-stick pan, add the onions, garlic and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the coriander, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Keep aside to cool completely.
How to proceed- Combine the yeast and 3 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 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 or till the dough rises a little.
- Add the prepared masala and knead very well.
- Divide the dough into 9 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 30 minutes or till they rise well.
- Bake them in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 20 to 25 minutes. Brush the whole wheat masala bread rolls with melted butter and serve hot.
Disclaimer:- It is highly recommended that this recipe be relished by diabetics only occasionally and in small quantities. This is just a mere ‘treat’ and does not qualify for a regular diabetic menu.
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To make masala for whole wheat masala bread rolls, heat the oil in a small non-stick pan. You can also make use of low-fat butter or olive oil.
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Once the oil is hot, add the onions.
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Add garlic.
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Add green chillies.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute or until the raw smell goes away.
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Add coriander.
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Add turmeric powder.
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Add salt and mix well till everything is combined.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute. Keep aside to cool completely.
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To make the dough for whole wheat masala bread rolls, in a small bowl, take yeast. We are using dry yeast for the French bread rolls. Instant dry yeast can be added straight to dry ingredients and doesn’t require any proofing. Active dry yeast has slightly bigger size of granule and needs to be hydrated before being used in the recipe.
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Add 3 tbsp of warm water in the bowl. Before pouring the water, dip your finger in water to check if it’s lukewarm or not. 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 masala 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 yeast-sugar mixture.
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Mix well and gradually add approx. 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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Add the prepared masala.
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Knead very well and whole wheat masala bread rolls are ready!
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Lightly punch down the dough and divide the masala dinner rolls dough into 9 equal portions.
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To prepare atta masala bread rolls, grease a baking tray with oil and keep aside.
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Take a portion of dough and stretch the top of the dough while pinching and sealing the bottom. 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 30 minutes or till they rise well.
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After 30 minutes, the bread rolls will have risen.
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Bake the homemade whole wheat flour dinner rolls in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20 to 25 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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Brush them with melted butter.
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Serve whole wheat masala bread rolls | eggless healthy whole wheat bread rolls | Indian style whole wheat bread rolls | hot. You can enjoy these soft masala bread rolls with pasta or soup to make a complete meal.
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Q. Can i omit the sugar in whole wheat masala bread rolls? The sugar is added to activate the yeast. Without sugar the yeast wont bloom. Thus, you cannot omit the sugar.
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Q. I used dry yeast and followed the same method to bloom the yeast. But my yeast did not bloom, there was no froth? Yeast needs lukewarm water, sugar and warm spot to activate. Make sure you use warm water and not hot water. Mix well after water is added and immediately cover and keep it in a warm spot. After the yeast is bloomed handle it gently, do not shake the yeast bowl vigorously or else it will kill the aeration.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per bread roll
| Energy | 112 cal |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.9 mg |
| Sodium | 13.1 mg |
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