Sage Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 2.3 teaspoons yeast dry
• 11.3 ounces flour all-purpose divided
• 3 tablespoons sage fresh minced
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1.5 teaspoons salt 
• 1.3 cups water (100° to 110°)
• 4.8 ounces flour whole wheat

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven
• knife
• wire rack
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. Combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, wheat flour, sage, salt, and pepper.
4. Add flour mixture and oil to yeast mixture; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes).
5. Add enough of remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
6. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down; cover and let rest 5 minutes.
7. Divide dough into 12 equal portions, shaping each into a ball (cover remaining to prevent drying).
8. Place balls 2 inches apart on a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
9. Cut a deep (1/4-inch) X in the top of each roll using kitchen shears or a sharp knife. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
10. Preheat oven to 35
11. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until puffed and beginning to brown.
12. Remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack.