italian wheat rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 4 cups bread flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a small bowl, combine olive oil, white sugar and salt. add boiling water and stir to dissolve sugar; let cool to lukewarm.
• in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• when sugar and water mixture has cooled, add yeast mixture, eggs, whole wheat flour and 2 cups bread flour. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• divide the dough into twenty four equal size pieces and form into rounds. place the rounds on lightly greased baking sheets. cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.