Dark And Soft Restaurant Dinner Rolls

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This recipe is based on the small, dark bread loaves served in restaurants in the 70s and 80s. Recipe is from better homes and gardens holiday baking.

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Steps

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To prepare the dough: in large bowl , combine 1 1 / 2 cups of the bread flour , the cocoa powder and yeast.

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In medium saucepan , heat and stir water , orange juice , honey , the 1 / 4 cup butter , sugar and salt just until warm and butter almost melts.

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Add water mixture to flour mixture.

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Beat with an electric mixture on low to medium speed for 30 seconds , scraping sides of bowl constantly.

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Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.

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Using a wooden spoon , stir in whole wheat flour and as much of the remaining bread flour as you can.

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Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface.

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Knead in enough remaining bread flour to make smooth , elastic , and moderately soft dough.

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Shape into a ball.

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Place in a lightly greased bowl , turning once to grease surface.

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Cover , let rise in a warm place until double in size.

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To shape the rolls: punch down dough.

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Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

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Divide into nine or 10 portions.

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Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

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Meanwhile , lightly gre.

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Ingredients

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unbleached bread flour, unsweetened dutch cocoa, active dry yeast, water, orange juice, honey, butter, sugar, salt, whole wheat flour