Whole Wheat Quinoa Rolls

July 11, 2013

So I just recently jumped on the quinoa train. Although I'm still getting used to the texture, I really like it! It can stretch a long way for meals (like rice & pasta) but it's so much healthier! Another great thing about it is that it's sooo versatile. I decided to try my hand out with quinoa in whole wheat dinner rolls. They did not disappoint! I will forewarn you that this, like all homemade breads, is time-intensive. But if you're up to it, you're going to love

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 & 2 teaspoons salt, divided
1.5 Tablespoons active dried yeast
1 cup warm water
1/2 Cup & 1 Tablespoon honey, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
2 egg whites
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 cups bread flour

Boil quinoa, 1 teaspoon of salt & 1 Tablespoon of honey in 2 cups of water for 20-30 minutes or until all of the water has absorbed. Let cool COMPLETELY. Set aside 1/4 cup of quinoa. In a large bowl,...
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Nutritions

Calories
443

Sodium
16mg
0% DV

Fat
20g
30% DV

Protein
11g
22% DV

Carbs
58g
19% DV

Fiber
5g
22% DV