Sage Dinner Rolls

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 ounce dry yeast, one package
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (100 to 110)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• cooking spray

Recipe

• 1 dissolve yeast and honey in warm water in large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
• 2 lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
• 3 combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, wheat flour, sage, salt, and pepper.
• 4 add flour mixture and oil to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms.
• 5 turn dough out onto a floured surface.
• 6 knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
• 7 add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
• 8 place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
• 9 cover and let rise in warm place (85) free from drafts, about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• 10 punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
• 11 divide dough into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a a ball.
• 12 place balls 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet covered with parchment. cut a deep (1/4 inch) x in the top of each roll using kitchen shears or a sharp knife.
• 13 cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until double in size.
• 14 preheat oven to 350.
• 15 bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until puffed and beginning to brown.
• 16 remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack.