Overnight Honey-Wheat Rolls

Name: Overnight Honey-Wheat Rolls
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided; 2 large egg whites; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter, optional

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
2 large egg whites
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter, optional

Directions

1

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add the yeast mixture, honey, oil, salt, whole wheat flour and remaining water. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into nine balls. To form knots, roll each ball into a 10-in. rope; tie into a knot. Tuck ends under.
3

Place rolls 2 in. apart on greased
4

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 50 minutes.
5

Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter if desired.