Seeded Whole Grain Dinner Rolls

Instructions

• 1Insert the wire rack into position 7. Set the oven to Roast, Convection, 320°F, for 10 minutes, enable Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
• 2To make the seed mix, place all the ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine. Spread the seed mixture over the base of a baking dish.
• 3Once preheated, place the dish in the oven and roast for 10 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, stir the seeds and continue cooking.
• 4The seeds should be lightly golden brown. If not, roast them a little longer. When ready, transfer the seeds into bowl. Remove 2 tablespoons of the seed mix and reserve.
• 5Place all the dough ingredients and the remaining seed mix in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until a ball is formed. Then switch to the dough hook and knead on a low speed for 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  Tip: To test the gluten formation, you can use the windowpane test - pinch off a small piece, then stretch it between your fingers into a square. If the dough doesn’t break but is thin enough to let light pass through, it’s ready. If it breaks when stretched, continue kneading and repeat the test.
• 6Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled medium bowl. Fold the dough to form a smooth ball and turn seam-side down. Cover and place the dough into the oven. Set the oven to Proof, Convection, 100°F, for 45 minutes and press Start to proof.
• 7The dough should have doubled in size and feel warm to the touch. If not, proof it a little longer.  
• 8Grease a 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Dust the countertop with flour and turn out the dough. Dust the top of the dough with flour. Divide into 12 equal pieces, about 3 oz each. Roll each piece into a tight ball and place evenly spaced in the baking dish. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap.
• 9Place the baking dish in the oven. Set the oven to Proof, Convection, 100°F, for 1 hour and press Start to proof. When the oven signals, remove the plastic wrap and lightly brush the tops with the egg and sprinkle with the reserved seed mix. Return the baking dish to the oven.
• 10Adjust the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 15 minutes, enable Rotate Remind and press Start. When the Rotate Remind signals, turn the baking dish and continue cooking.
• 11The rolls should be golden brown. If not, bake them a little longer. 
• 12Allow the rolls to stand in the baking dish for 10 minutes. Serve warm and let the rolls take center stage. Golden, fluffy and celebration ready!