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Finnish Wheat Rolls

When I came to the United States from Finland for college, I missed the breads from back home. So I came up with this recipe to recapture those fabulous flavors.

24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2-3/4 cups whole wheat flour
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Additional melted butter

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter,
parsley, rosemary, salt, sage, thyme and whole wheat flour. Beat
until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24
pieces. Shape each into a ball. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking
sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30

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Finnish Wheat Rolls (continued)

Directions (continued)

minutes.
Brush with additional melted butter. Bake at 425° for 25-30
minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve
warm. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 172 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 276 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.