Homemade bread is always healthier and more delicious than store bought. And baking makes the house smell delicious!

This healthier whole-wheat take on the traditional dinner roll is brought to us by Healthiertalk.com reader “bolesenp.” I suggest you double-up on the recipe because these yummy rolls are sure to get eaten up fast and have them asking for more.

Ingredients:

• 2 packages yeast
• 1-cup warm (not hot!) water
• ½ cup sugar (or Xylitol)
• ½ cup olive oil (and a dash for greasing pan)
• 1 t salt
• 4 t baking powder
• ¼ t baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 6 cups whole-wheat flour (and a dash or two for working dough)

Method:

In a mixing bowl mix two packages of yeast in warm water with a fork.

Mix in the ½ cup sugar or xylitol.

Mix in ½ cup olive oil.

Mix in 1 t salt and 4 t baking powder.

In separate bowl combine ¼ t baking soda with 2 cups buttermilk and then add to yeast mixture in mixing bowl mixing well.

Mix in 6 cups whole-wheat flour mixing well.

Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Pour the dough onto a floured surface.

Add a dash of flour…just enough to make the dough pliable and not sticky.

Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thick.

Cut with biscuit cutter or small round top.

Place cut biscuits into a 9/13 pan that has been well greased with olive oil.

Let rise in a warm spot until they have doubled in size.

Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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