100% Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds

Looking for a delicious and healthy bread recipe? These Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds are perfect for your next meal.

Packed with nutty sunflower seeds and sweetened with honey and brown sugar, these rolls are made with whole wheat flour for a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional dinner rolls. Perfect for enjoying with a pat of butter and your morning coffee or alongside a warm bowl of soup.

How to Make Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Lined with parchment paper or grease with butter (2) 13x18x1 inch baking sheets; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the milk, water, honey, and yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir in the avocado oil, butter, sugar, salt, and egg with a fork. Add the flour, vital wheat, and sunflower seeds with the mixer on low. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic about 5 to 10 minutes.

Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Next, lightly oil your hand and transfer the dough to the prepared bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil.

Cover with a cling wrap and allow the dough to rest in a relatively warm environment until doubled in size for about 1 hour, depending on the temperature of your house. Remove cling wrap and punch dough to deflate.

Transfer the dough to a work surface and cut it into 48 pieces.

Roll each piece into a tight ball. Transfer the Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds to the prepared pan, spacing them evenly (rolls will touch once they have risen).

Cover and set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Gently brush the Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds with melted butter. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Brush with melted butter and warmly serve the Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds. Enjoy!

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Easy Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds

by Camila Benitez

Looking for a delicious and healthy bread recipe? These Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds are perfect for your next meal. Packed with nutty sunflower seeds and sweetened with honey and brown sugar, these rolls are made with whole wheat flour for a nutritious and flavorful twist on traditional dinner rolls. Perfect for enjoying with a pat of butter and your morning coffee or alongside a warm bowl of soup.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 48 rolls

Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

• Measuring Cup
• Liquid measuring cup
• Parchment paper
• Baking  Sheet
• Large Bowl

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 33 g instant dry instant yeast
• ▢ 100 ml (½ cups) warm whole milk (120 °F to 130 °F)
• ▢ 118 ml avocado oil (½ cup) or 113g unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the bowl and baking pan
• ▢ 95 g (½ cup) light brown sugar or granulated sugar
• ▢ 30 ml ( 2 tablespoons) honey
• ▢ 3 eggs , room temperature
• ▢ 400 ml (1-¾) warm water (120 °F to 130 °F)
• ▢ 1 kg whole wheat or white whole wheat flour spooned, leveled & sifted
• ▢ 15 g (1 tablespoon) kosher salt
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons vital wheat gluten , optional
• ▢ 133 g (1 cup) raw sunflower seeds (unsalted)

For Brushing:

• ▢ 1 stick unsalted butter , melted

Instructions

 

• Lined with parchment paper or grease with butter (2) 13x18x1 inch baking sheets; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the milk, water, honey, and yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• With a fork, stir in the avocado oil, butter, sugar, salt, and egg. With the mixer on low, add the flour, vital wheat, and then sunflower seeds. Increase the speed to medium and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Lightly grease a large bowl with oil or nonstick spray. Next, lightly oil your hand and transfer the dough to the prepared bowl, turning it to coat all sides in the oil. Cover with a cling wrap and allow the dough to rest in a relatively warm environment until doubled in size for about 1 hour, depending on the temperature of your house.
• Remove cling wrap and punch dough to deflate. Transfer the dough to a work surface and cut it into 48 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a tight ball. Transfer the dough balls to the prepared pan, spacing them evenly (rolls will touch once they have risen). Cover and set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Very gently brush the rolls with some melted butter. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Brush with more melted butter and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

How to Store & Re-Heat

To store: Let them cool completely to room temperature and then store them in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature for up to 2-3 days.

To reheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the rolls in aluminum foil and place them in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, microwave the rolls for 15-20 seconds until warm.

Make-Ahead

To make this Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds recipe ahead of time, follow the instructions up to the point where you've shaped the dough into 48 equal pieces and placed them on the baking sheets. Instead of letting them rise for the final hour, cover the pans with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, take the rolls out of the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Then, proceed with brushing them with melted butter and baking as directed in the recipe. This allows you to have freshly baked rolls without extensive last-minute preparation. Enjoy!

How to Freeze

To freeze Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds, let them cool completely to room temperature. Once completely cool, wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap, ensuring no air is inside. Then, place the wrapped rolls in a resealable freezer bag or an airtight container, removing as much air as possible before sealing. To thaw the Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds, remove them from the freezer bag or container and let them thaw at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Once completely thawed, reheat them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Easy Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls with Sunflower Seeds

Amount per Serving

Calories

126

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.002

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

11

mg

4

%

Sodium

 

127

mg

6

%

Potassium

 

64

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

19

g

6

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

4

g

8

%

Vitamin A

 

51

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

0.5

mg

1

%

Calcium

 

23

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.