Honey Whole Wheat Rolls and Loaves

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Honey Whole Wheat Rolls and Loaves.

1. Step 1

   Start by gathering your ingredients and placing the warm water, sugar, softened butter, honey, bread flour, whole wheat flour, vital wheat gluten (if using), cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, salt, and yeast into the bread machine pan. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the order of ingredients, and set the machine to the dough setting. Let it work its magic until the cycle is complete.

2. Step 2

   Once the dough is ready, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine. To help the dough rise, place the pan into a bowl of warm water (around 90 degrees F) and cover it with a towel. Allow it to rise until it doubles in size, which should take about an hour.

3. Step 3

   After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Gently punch it down to release any air bubbles, then divide it into 12 equal pieces for rolls or 3 pieces for small loaves. Shape each piece into a ball, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the rolls on the sheet, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and let them rise in a warm spot until they double in size again, about 30 minutes.

4. Step 4

   While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). This is the perfect time to get your kitchen smelling amazing!

5. Step 5

   Once the oven is ready, give it a little spritz of water inside to create steam, then carefully place the rolls in the oven. Bake them until they turn a lovely light golden brown, which should take about 15 to 20 minutes. If you're making loaves, bake them until they are browned and sound hollow when tapped, around 20 to 25 minutes. Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your home!