No Salt Added Whole Wheat Rolls

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No Salt Added Whole Wheat Rolls

Homemade whole wheat rolls arranged on parchment paper before serving

Freshly baked whole wheat rolls without added salt! These homemade rolls are a simple addition to family meals, and kids love them. Try a little honey for extra sweetness.

Ingredients

2½ cups whole wheat flour
¼ cup warm water (for activating yeast)
1 packet active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ cup warm water (for mixing dough)

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1

In a small container, combine ¼ cup warm water, 1 packet active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Swirl or stir gently and let stand about 10 minutes until bubbly.

Glass jar of bubbly activated yeast mixture prepared with warm water and sugar — Yeast becomes bubbly after approximately 10 minutes.

Side view of a glass jar containing foamy activated yeast mixture — Active dry yeast foaming in warm water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add 2½ cups whole wheat flour to a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.

Whole wheat flour in a large clear glass mixing bowl with a well in the center — Make a well in the whole wheat flour for the yeast mixture.

Overhead view of whole wheat flour with a well in a glass bowl — Whole wheat flour ready for mixing.

Step 3

Pour the activated yeast mixture into the well. Add the remaining ¾ cup warm water as you fold the dough together until all the flour is incorporated.

Step 4

Knead the dough by folding it over itself for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour, until roughly doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and arrange on the baking sheet.

Six whole wheat dough rolls resting on parchment paper on a baking sheet — Divide dough into 12 portions and shape into rolls.

Step 8

Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the rolls rise slightly and are browned on the outside.

Step 9

Serve with your meal. For a touch of sweetness, try a drizzle of honey.

Close-up showing the golden brown textured crust of a homemade whole wheat roll — A close look at the finished whole wheat roll.

Yield: 12 rolls. Added salt: None. Ingredients such as yeast and flour may contain small amounts of naturally occurring sodium.