Cloverleaf
Honey-Wheat Rolls
1 package
dry yeast (about 2¼ tsps) 2
cups bread flour, divided 1 cup
whole wheat flour 3 Tbsps honey |
2 ½ Tbsps
butter, melted Cooking spray 1 Tbsp water 1 large egg |
Dissolve
yeast in 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon
flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Add 1 1/2 cups bread flour,
whole wheat flour, honey, butter, and salt to yeast mixture; stir until well
blended. Add 1/4 cup bread flour; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead
until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining bread
flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough
will feel tacky).
Place
dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and
let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size.
(Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen
enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
Preheat
oven to 425°.
Coat 12
muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Working
with 1 portion at a time, divide each portion into 3 pieces; shape each piece
into a ball (cover remaining dough to prevent it from drying). Place 3 balls in
each muffin cup. Cover and let rise 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
Uncover
dough. Combine 1 tablespoon water and egg; brush over rolls. Bake
at 425° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.