Description
Sweet Molasses Brown Bread Rolls that offer a delightful flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp molasses
- 2 tbsp cocoa (Dutch processed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (plus ½ cup if needed)
- 1¾ cups whole wheat flour
- Cornmeal (optional)
- 8 tbsp salted butter (1 stick)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Combine warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add the egg, honey, molasses, whole wheat flour, cocoa, brown sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix together using the paddle attachment until combined.
- Change the paddle attachment to the dough hook. Add one cup of the all-purpose flour and mix on low until combined. Gradually add another ½ to ¾ cup of all-purpose flour until the dough starts to ball and leaves the sides of the bowl. Beat on low for 7 minutes, adding additional flour if necessary.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until tight and smooth, 4 to 5 times.
- Place the dough in a large lightly oiled bowl, turning once to oil both sides of the dough ball.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rise until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and form 16 rolls. Place in a greased 9X13 inch pan and allow to rise again for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cornmeal or oats (optional).
- Bake for 22 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190 °F.
Notes
- Ensure the water is at the correct temperature for activating the yeast.
- Adjust flour quantity based on dough consistency.
- For a richer flavor, let the rolls cool slightly before adding the brown sugar honey butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg