Especially suited to serve with savory foods, such as chili, these rolls have a wonderful texture, and the dough is so fun to play with that you might find yourself reluctant to stop kneading it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
2cups240 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour
1cup120 g bread flour
1teaspoonfine sea salt
1tablespoon6 g ground cumin
½teaspoonground ginger
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
¼cup64 g crunchy natural peanut butter
½teaspooncanola oilto coat bowl
Instructies
In a medium-size bowl, combine the water, molasses, and yeast.
Let stand for about 10 minutes, until the mixture foams and bubbles up.
If it doesn't, your yeast may not be fresh, and you should start over.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, salt, cumin, ginger, and cayenne.
Add the peanut butter to the water and yeast mixture.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth and pliable, adding more flour a little at a time if the dough is too wet.
Shape the dough into a ball.
Lightly coat a large bowl with canola oil.
Turn the dough in the bowl to coat it with oil.
Cover and let rise for 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions.
Shape into rolls and place them on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone baking mat (such as Silpat).
Loosely cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let rise for another 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
Remove the plastic wrap from the rolls and transfer the parchment paper to a baking sheet.
Bake for 24 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the rolls cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
These rolls pair perfectly with chili, curries, or a hearty stew. Try serving them with a side of vegan butter or a savory dip.
Wine Advice:
For a delightful pairing, serve with a medium-bodied red wine like Zinfandel or a spicy Shiraz to complement the cumin and cayenne flavors.