It always seems like my best recipes are created on the fly, last minute, in a messy kitchen, with barefoot kids running around crazy and a few doggies at my feet.
I’m actually a big time organizer, and it’s probably to a fault. I have to get my entire house cleaned before anything can get done, but sometimes, if I let it all go and just live life, everything turns out okay. My goal this year is to find a happy medium between organization and chaos, learn to go with the flow, and find enjoyment in the simple moments of life. Okay, maybe that’s three goals, but they all work together so it’s all good, right?
This recipe is PERFECT! I found some Sprouted Spelt Flour at my local Sprouts and I’m pretty sure I gasped right there in the isle. And then I screamed, “Heck yes!” and bought it without even looking at the price. When you see organic sprouted flour, no matter what your grocery budget, you buy it. End of story.
Has anybody else ever wondered why there’s not more sprouted products at SPROUTS? I mean, they did name the store SPROUTS. Fun fact: The Sprouted Spelt Flour I purchased said “VEGAN” about 5 times all over the packaged and “made with peace of mind”. Do you think they mind that I have it stored in my fridge next to my home-rendered mason jar of lard? Naw, they’re prolly totes cool with it. Anyway, back to the recipe!
My previous knowledge of sprouted flour told me that in order to turn sprouted flour into a bread-like substance, I’d probably need some gluten. Sprouted flour has low, if any gluten. Low gluten can be a great thing because let’s face it, we all have been exposed to way too much gluten in the past (because it’s a filler in every product at the grocery store). 100% sprouted flour can be used in pancakes, waffles, cookies, muffins, etc., but when you’re looking to create a more bread-like substance like pizza dough or bread or rolls, you’ll have an easier time using something that has gluten in it. Now, I could have paired my sprouted spelt with whole-wheat or regular spelt, but because I am more concerned about the digestibility of the product than the fear of a refined substance, I went with some unbleached, unbromated white flour. Since sprouted flour is so high in available nutrients, I figured this was a good happy-medium. This way, I’m keeping the phytic acid low, which is what is best. And although I’m using white flour, I’m not using any crappy refined oils or additives or preservatives you’d find in storebought rolls. Happy medium.
Here’s the recipe for your gorgeous faces!
Ingredients
- 2 c filtered water
- 3 TBS butter
- 3 TBS honey
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 c sprouted flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 c white flour
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients.
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Knead for 6 minutes with either a dough hook in a mixer or by hand.
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Place dough in a bowl, cover with cloth and place in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
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Form into rolls and place in a greased pan.
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Let rise 20-30 minutes in a warm spot or until doubled in size.
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Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.- where I buy my thermometer
Recipe Notes
You can preheat the oven to 350 for 1 minute, then turn it off to create a warm spot for your rising periods.
It would be helpful to know what size pan and how many rolls to shape. I have it going and it looks good, a bit sticky as it should be. Thank you.
Hi Sandy-
It’s about 24 rolls and you can use a 13×9 pan.
Thank you -Bobbi (DaNelle’s Assistant)
Could I use sprouted flour and add vital wheat gluten? If so, how much would you recommend? Thank you!
Hi Steph-
Yes, you can use sprouted flour and add about 1/4 cup of vital wheat gluten.
Best of luck!
Thank you -Bobbi (DaNelle’s Assistant)
I would love to make these rolls with my homemade starter instead of yeast. Any idea what the exchange should be? I realize the rising time would change but would love to try.
I would probably do 1 cup of yeast and then reduce the water by 1/2 c.
Could this recipe be made into loaves?
Absolutely!
If I wanted to freeze some of this dough, at what point in the recipe should I do that? Thanks!
Hey Sarah!
You can do that right after you mix, before it rises. Then, just thaw at room temp and it’ll rise as it gets warmer ( you can put it in a warm oven after it’s thawed to encourage a quicker rise)
I recently tried to sprout wheat berries, (I think that is what I was doing). Do they kind of smell funky smell, almost like rancid or spoiled. Is this normal? It smelled weird when they where finished soaking and when dehydrating.
Hi Audra,
That means you had bad bacteria form and you should throw it out immediately. You don’t want to make your family sick. It should smell sweet, like grains, and maybe a little bit lemon-smelling but it definitely shouldn’t smell funky.
Could you use a bread machine for this recipe?
Yes!
Thank you so much! I have been trying to remove all phytic acid from my family’s diet as we are fighting a lot of tooth decay. I have been craving bread and was so excited to find this recipe – I had everything in my house to make it and they were SO yummy to this mama who has not had “regular” bread in months!
Do you have a fluffy bread recipe also
This explains why sprouted flour has been a total flop for me! And it was always so disappointing since I had spent so much effort making the sprouted flour. Hah, no gluten… so the sprouting process removes the gluten or dentures it?
Yes, sprouting is really good at removing gluten. This can be a good thing, but can make it harder to work with. At least now you know all the ways you shouldn’t use sprouted flour haha!
Looks delicious! Does it make the 15 you showed or even more? I’ve notice your recipes tend to make a lot 🙂
It makes a bit more than what is shown in the picture – about 24 rolls total.
Thank you!
I”m thinking these might be good hamburger buns, made just a little larger?
Yes, I was thinking the same thing!