* Exported from MasterCook *
Molasses Yeast Rolls
Recipe By :Taste of Home
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 package active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water -- (110º-115º)
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 cups warm milk -- (110º-115º)
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 egg -- beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add honey. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Add milk, molasses, butter, egg, salt and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth.
Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 24 pieces.
Shape each into a 10" rope. Shape each rope into an "S". Coil ends until they touch the center.
Place 2" apart on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 35 minutes.
Bake at 375º for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.