Molasses Rye Dinner Rolls Recipe

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Ooh la la...these are wonderfully rich rolls. Just think about it...whole rye flour, molasses, orange juice and chocolate! Yes, you read correctly, choc·o·late.

These make for a perfect addition to any meal. Word to the wise, make them into dinner rolls or one loaf. I made them into sandwich rolls once, too rich this way. If you make this heavenly dough into a loaf be sure to cut into thin slices.

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Servings: 6
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Ingredients

Cost per serving $0.68 view details

Directions

1.
Begin by combining the water, orange juice, and molasses in a large pot and simmer until it reaches 105° - 110°F; remove from heat and add to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the liquid, let rest for 5 minutes or until yeast is dissolved and foams up. Gently stir into liquid.
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Add in the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, pumpernickel flour, and 1 cup of bread flour. Mix the ingredients together using a dough whisk or a large wooden spoon.
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Continue to add the bread flour (about 1/2 cup at a time) until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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Use your (clean) hands to knead the bread until soft and smooth, adding just enough bread flour to keep the dough from sticking to your hands. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, and cover with plastic wrap.
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Let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 – 2 hours, until it appears puffy and has almost doubled in volume. Then, punch down the dough, and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
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Shape each piece of dough into a ball, and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap, and let the rolls rise for another 1 1/2 – 2 hours, until they are puffy.
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In the last 30 minutes, as rolls finish rising, preheat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the rolls and slash the tops (if desired). Bake them for about 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 200°F and they sound hollow when lightly tapped.
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Cool the rolls slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Cook's Tip:
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Even though these rolls contain pumpernickel flour, they were still light and soft. They are best served warm from the oven. The leftovers can be kept for a day or two, though… Just reheat them in the oven at about 300°F for 5 – 10 minutes until they are warm and toasty.
Yield: 1 Dozen Dinner Rolls or 1 Loaf

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 164g
Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 425  
Calories from Fat 80 19%
Total Fat 9.14g 11%
Saturated Fat 5.16g 21%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 618mg 26%
Potassium 441mg 13%
Total Carbs 76.17g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 7%
Sugars 21.29g 14%
Protein 9.35g 15%
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Comments

  • Foodessa
    February 8, 2014
    The addition of orange juice and molasses got my attention.
    The only thing I'll need to swap out is the rye flour which I seem to be sensitive to.
    Do you think that Buckwheat flour could be a decent substitute?

    Have a great day and flavourful wishes,
    Claudia
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    • Robyn Savoie
      February 8, 2014
      Buckwheat flour sounds good. Give it a try and let us know.

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