This was a first attempt at making hot dog rolls. I used a basic roll recipe and modified it slightly by using whole grains. Its fairly basic. And was really easy to make. The longest part was the dough rising, but then isn't it always??
Hot Dog Rolls
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups whole wheat
1 1/2 cups white flour
3/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup corn meal
1 package yeast
1 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 egg or egg substitute, room temp
Sift together the all the dry ingredients except yeast and put half the flour mix in a large bowl. Add the yeast. Heat milk, honey, water and butter to 120F. Beat in egg or egg substitute. Add to half the flour mix and mix well. Add the remainder of the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. After the dough pulls together, knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
Shape into one long log. Cut into 10-12 pieces and roll into log shape. Arrange each log on a baking sheet and cover with a towel and allow to rise for 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size. Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes. If you choose, wash with egg yolk (water, milk, egg white, or butter will work as well) and sprinkle with kaiser seeds, poppy seeds, or caraway seeds.
