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.