This dinner roll recipe utilizes semolina and a small amount of all-purpose flour mixed with whole wheat flour, resulting in soft, light, and fluffy rolls. A simple approach to baking dinner rolls at home, perfect for sharing.
1: Mix yogurt and semolina and set aside.
2: Mix milk, honey, and water in a cup.
3: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, add whole wheat flour and all purpose flour.
4: Add yeast in one corner and salt in another.
5: First mix yeast, then salt.
6: Add semolina and melted butter.
7: Add 3/4 of the milk-water-honey mixture and knead.
8: Keep adding the mixture as necessary until proper dough forms.
9: The dough should be soft, neither too firm nor soggy.
10: Grease a bowl, transfer dough into it, cover with a tea towel or cling film and proof for 1 1/2 to 3 hours.
11: After first proofing, take the dough out. Check by gently pressing it with a finger, if it springs back, your dough is ready.
12: Grease a 12”x12” baking dish.
13: Cut dough into 12 equal sizes.
14: Fold corners to shape into balls.
15: Place balls into the baking dish.
16: Cover it and let it proof for 45 mins to 1 hour.
17: Preheat oven to 360 F/180 C. Bake for 18-22 minutes.
18: Take it out, cover with a tea towel and let it cool.
19: Optionally, brush the top with melted butter and honey mixture.
