Light Rye Rolls

Name: Light Rye Rolls
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 1/4 cup warm water; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 oz envelope of active dry yeast; 4 cups All Purpose flour; 2 cups light rye flour; 3/4 cup wheat germ toasted; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 Large egg beaten; 1 large egg yolk; 1.5 cups warm water; 1/2 cup melted butter; 3 tbsp All Purpose flour; 1 large egg white; 1 tsp water; Sprinkle wheat germ (optional)

7 steps

Cook:20min

To toast wheat germ: spread evenly in an ungreased shallow frying pan. Heat and stir on medium until golden. Cool before adding to recipe.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:31:07 GMT

Ingredients

24 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Stir part 1 water and sugar together, sprinkle yeast over top. Let stand for 10 mins. Stir until yeast is dissolved

Step 2

Combine part 2 ingredients in extra-large bowl. Make a well in centre

Step 3

Add part 3 ingredients and part 1 mixture into well. Mix until soft dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface

Step 4

Knead for 5-10 mins until smooth and elastic, adding kneading flour 1 tbsp at a time if necessary to stop sticking. Place in a greased extra-large bowl. Turning once to grease top. Cover with greased wax paper and tea towel. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for about 45 mins until doubled.

Step 5

Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead for 1 minute until smooth. Divide into 24 portions. Roll into balls. Arrange evenly spaced apart on large greased baking sheet. Cover with greased wax paper and tea towel. Let stand in oven with light on and door closed for another 30 mins until almost doubled in size

Step 6

Stir topping ingredients in small bowl except wheat germ. Brush mixture over top. Sprinkle with wheat germ

Step 7

Bake at 375° for about 20 mins until golden and hollow sounding when tapped. Remove rolls from baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack to cool