These whole wheat dinner rolls are soft, fluffy and tender rolls that are easy to make with a mixture of whole wheat flour and plain flour.

Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

With a slightly nutty taste, these flavourful rolls are a wholesome addition to your meals. Fluffy and golden, they are perfect when served with butter alongside soups, roasts or your favourite family dish.

More Ways to use this Dough

Once you have the whole wheat dough ready, you can also use it in other ways:

To make a sandwich loaf – Just roll into a loaf shape and bake in a loaf pan. Baking time will need to be adjusted.
Make the smaller slider rolls – Just adjust the baking time.
To make cinnamon rolls
Make hot dog rolls

Whole Wheat Roll Variations

There are a few variations that can be made to create a dough that suits you and your family.

Replace the butter with a neutral oil
Use freshly milled grain though it is more thirsty so keep an eye on it
Knead with a dough hook on a mixer instead of with your hands
Place the ingredients in a bread machine and have it knead the dough for you
Use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast – This is a straight swap
Brush or rub the top of the rolls with butter straight after removing them from the oven

Ingredients for Making Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

To make 12 dinner rolls, you will need:

240ml Warm Milk – about 110˚F / 43˚C
7g Active Dry Yeast
2 TBSP Honey
3 TBSP Butter, melted
1 tsp Salt
1 ½ Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 ½ Cups Plain Flour – plus extra for dusting
1 egg – lightly beaten – optional

Making Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

In a large bowl, combine the milk, yeast and honey and let sit for 5 to 10 mins until the mixture is foamy.

Melt the butter and stir it into the yeast mixture.

Add the salt and whole wheat flour to the mixture and stir through.

Gradually add the plain flour to the mixture until a soft dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

Grease a bowl and place the dough inside. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for around an hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. For more rolls, make them smaller. For less rolls, make them larger.

Shape into balls and place in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Cover and let rise again in a warm place for around 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.

Preheat oven to 190˚C / 375˚F.

Brush the tops of the rolls with the beaten egg, if desired and place in the oven.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Cool slightly before serving.

More Bread and Spread Recipes

Serving Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

This bread is great paired with

Soups
Sandwiches
With Dill Pickle Dip
With Chive Oil
To make croutons
To make garlic bread
With spreads such as Strawberry Jam and Blackberry Jam
With honey butter
Spread over vanilla infused honey
Use your own homemade butter on your bread
Spread over this delicious Tim Tam Spread

Storing Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Store at room temperature in an airtight container or bread container for around 2 days.

To freeze, once completely cooled, place the rolls in an airtight freezer-safe bag, squeezing out as much air as possible or wrapped individually in plastic wrap.

Store in the freezer for around 2 to 3 months.