Fresh and Fluffy 100% Whole Wheat Rolls! | vegan, simple, soft, no bread machine

Описание: Can you believe this is 100% whole wheat and yet it's still unbelievably soft, fluffy, tender, and moist?! They are really nutritious and can be made vegan (recipe below).

Recipe adapted from: http://www.veganricha.com/2015/07/100...

Prep time: 30 min (not including rising and baking time)
Ingredients (makes 9 rolls):
-- Sponge --
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 packet instant dry yeast
2 tbsps sugar (add 1/4 cup for sweeter rolls)
I used:
-- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
-- 1 tbsp honey
-- FOR VEGAN: use 2 tbsps maple syrup
1 cup lukewarm water

Let rise for 1 hour. Sponge will triple.

-- Bread Dough --
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsps water
2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
-- FOR VEGAN: 2 tbsps margarine or 2 tbsps oil like coconut oil

Mix all ingredients with sponge. Knead for 10 minutes then let it rest for 30 minutes. After 30 min, knead for 300 times (takes 10-15 min). Rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Make 9 rolls. Sprinkle water on top of each roll and add oats if desired. Rise for another hour, has to double in size.

Bake at 350F for 20-22 min or until golden brown. Brush with butter/oil.