Whole Wheat Rolls

When we are out hiking, skiing or just traveling, we often bring sandwiches with us.  It is just easier (and cheaper) than eating out or cooking fancy.  Rolls tend to stay together better than sandwich bread and I love that these are whole wheat.  I also use them for hamburger buns!  I found this recipe here and make them weekly.  Tip - as much as you are tempted to do so, don't make a double batch.  Most bread makers can't handle it (we had a dough mess when I tried!!!) :(

Taken from "Cooking for Compliments":

This recipe is terrific without adding the salt, it rises perfectly. This recipe is designed for 1.5 lb size, most machines can easily accommodate this amount of flour. 1 cup water 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 3 tsp dry yeast 1 Place all ingredients into your bread maker as manufacture directs. 2 Set machine to dough, press start. 3 When dough is finished in the machine, gently roll out dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch rope. 4 Divide the dough into 8 pieces for hamburger buns, or 12 pieces for hot dog buns with a sharp knife. 5 Grease a baking sheet, or use parchment paper. Roll pieces of dough into balls for hamburger buns or 6 inch rolls for hot dog buns. Place them on your prepared baking sheet. 6 Let rise in a warm oven for 10-15 minutes until almost doubled. (hint: To warm oven slightly, set oven to lowest setting for 2 minutes, then turn off.) 7 Remove the buns for the oven and pre-heat your oven to 400*. Bake your buns for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven, and cool on racks. 8 These freeze very well. Make a double batch!

Would love to hear any of your favorite recipes or if you tried this one (or another one on the blog!)