Light And Fluffy Chia Whole Wheat Rolls

Total Time: 48 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, divided
• 1 -1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil or 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup light agave nectar
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds, divided
• 1 large egg plus 1 tablespoon water, beaten

Recipe

• 1 in large mixer bowl, with paddle attachment, add 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, dry milk and yeast. mix 30 seconds to combine ingredients.
• 2 in microwaveable bowl, heat water, oil and agave syrup to 120° to 130°f pour liquid into flour-yeast mixture and beat on low speed 1 minute. scrape bowl; cover and let rest 15 minutes.
• 3 mix in 2 eggs, salt, onion and garlic powder; beat on low speed 1 minute. add remaining 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup at a time. using dough hook, add enough of the remaining 1 cup all-purpose flour to form a slightly sticky dough.
• 4 knead with dough hook 6 minutes on medium speed. add wheat germ and 1 tablespoon chia seeds; continue kneading 2 minutes.
• 5 place dough in large, oiled bowl, turn to coat top. cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 ½ hours. lightly oil 18 standard-size, 2 1/2 x 1 1/4-inch muffin cups.
• 6 punch down dough; divide into 18 equal pieces. shape into a smooth ball, and place in muffin cup. cover; let rise until almost double, about 30 minutes. carefully brush with egg wash and sprinkle remaining chia seeds on top.
• 7 bake in preheated 375°f oven 15 to 18 minutes, until golden brown. place rolls on cooling rack. serve warm.