Honey Wheat Rolls

Name: Honey Wheat Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/3 cup honey; 1 egg; 3 tbsp melted butter; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp salt

15 servings30 min prep18 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Honey Wheat Rolls

Story updated September 18, 2026

Honey-sweetened whole wheat rolls reflect a broader mid-to-late 20th-century American interest in "healthier" breads incorporating whole grains, building on older traditions of sweetening bread dough with honey for flavor and tenderness.

Ingredients

Scale:· 15 servings

1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
1 egg
3 tbsp melted butter
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1Stir yeast and honey into warm milk; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in egg and melted butter.
3Stir in both flours and salt, then knead 8 minutes until smooth.
4Let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
5Shape into 15 rolls, let rise 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F for 16-18 minutes.

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