I am fond of the flavoured buns and rolls which we get in bakeries. When I saw these buns I quickly wanted to try it and so far I have made it thrice with different proportions of the flour. I always want to try my hands with wheat flour when it comes to buns/rolls – One such example is these savoury buns because it is the only chance I can experiment. Because I havent succeeded using wheat flour for cakes , atleast cookies I can say they are good.
Whole Wheat Garlic Rolls Recipe
Recipe source: The chef and her kitchen
Makes 6 medium sized rolls
Ingredients:
- Wheat Flour – 1 and 1/2 cup
- Plain Flour – 1/2 cup
- Warm Water- 3/4 cup
- Milk – 2 tbsp (optional)
- Active Dry Yeast – 1/2 tbsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Sugar – 1/2 tbsp
- Olive Oil – 1/2 tbsp
- Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp
For Garlic Spread:
- Salted butter, at room temperature – 2 tbsp
- Minced garlic – 6 big cloves
- Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
- Green chillies – 1 finely chopped / paste
Method:
Keep the dough in a warm place(near your kitchen stove) undisturbed for 1 hr. Keep covered with a wet muslin cloth/plastic wrapper. By this time the dough would have raised well. Now knead it once again with 1/2 tsp of oil and spread it out using chapathi roller for about 1/2inch thickness to form a rectangle/square. Dust flour if needed.
Add warm water,milk,oil,sugar and salt in a wide bowl, add yeast to it and dissolve completely.Then add maida, wheat flour and knead it to a soft sticky dough.
Keep the dough in a warm place(near your kitchen stove) undisturbed for 1 hr. Keep covered with a wet muslin cloth/plastic wrapper. By this time the dough would have raised well. Now knead it once again with 1/2 tsp of oil and spread it out using chapathi roller for about 1/2inch thickness to form a rectangle/square. Dust flour if needed.
Prepare the garlic spread by mixing butter, coriander leaves and chilli paste. Now spread this garlic spread on one side of the rolled dough.Roll from one end to another gently and firmly.Reserve little spread for the topping.
Now cut it into 2 halves. Then cut each halves into 3 rolls each so that you get 6 large rolls(I got a extra tiny one too:)). Brush it with little milk on top. Then spread the remaining garlic spread on top of the cut side and sprinkle sesame seeds on top of it.Now keep them arranged in a greased tin with cut side up.
Now allow it to raise again for 30mins. Then preheat the oven for 180 deg C for 10mins.Keep the tin near the oven for good raising again, it will start sticking to each other.The first pic below is after 30mins, the second pic is after the preheating time. Bake it at 180 deg C for 25-30mins or until the buns starts browning like in the third pic below.
Now allow it to raise again for 30mins. Then preheat the oven for 180 deg C for 10mins.Keep the tin near the oven for good raising again, it will start sticking to each other.The first pic below is after 30mins, the second pic is after the preheating time. Bake it at 180 deg C for 25-30mins or until the buns starts browning like in the third pic below.
Now pull them apart and enjoy every bite.These buns are very soft and has a very aromatic flavour which fills in your home with its flavour when its baking.
My Notes:
- Water quantity purely depends on the flour so adjust accordingly. Judge the dough such that the dough is slightly sticky.
- You can add 1 tbsp yeast to make to raise even faster. You can even add 1tsp and allow it to raise for a longer time say 2-3 hours.
- The spread can be your own choice, you can even try vegetable/paneer stuffing. You can use the same method for making basic buns too.
- You can also replace the entire 2cups of flour with maida for a even more softer and bakery kind of bun. With full maida you will get a very softer bakery style buns.
- The buns starts browning to golden brown only during the last 10-15mins so dont panic like me 🙂 Check if the buns are done after 25 mins then proceed with the extra baking time.
savitha ramesh says
March 16, 2011 at 2:30 ammouth watering clicks and a sure try one.thanks for sharing.
Prathibha says
March 16, 2011 at 2:35 amU know wat??
I thought u had already posted this..
I hv seen this buns so many times that I got confused like u r posting it again with some variation..he he..
and coming to buns,looks really yumm n they turned out gr8…Do u use the yeast which we get in India?
Sharmilee! :) says
March 16, 2011 at 2:37 am@Prathiba : Ha ha I know the blog world is flowing with these buns 🙂 Yes I use the yeast we get in india I use a brand named 'Bake King' for all my yeasted bakes which works good
Reshmi Mahesh says
March 16, 2011 at 2:47 amOMG…I am drooling here seeing your yummy buns…and great pics…
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kaarasaaram.com says
March 16, 2011 at 3:38 amLooks lovely and baked to perfection… No matter how many times u post the recipe with variations… each one looks too good… well done..
Reva
sanjeeta kk says
March 16, 2011 at 4:09 amThe rolls look lovely and more so since they are baked with wholewheat flour!
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Nithya says
March 16, 2011 at 4:19 amLooks awesome 🙂 I badly want to give it a try again but damn scared to use yeast. The last click is awesome 🙂
Chitra says
March 16, 2011 at 5:16 amWow, tats looking yummy. donno when am i going to prepare all these 😉 Pass that plate here, i'll finish it rite now :)lovely clicks as always
Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) says
March 16, 2011 at 5:42 ambuns looks mouthwatering and superyumm…love anything with garlic…
SANYUKTA
http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/
GeethuSathiyaN says
March 16, 2011 at 5:44 amLooks yum…taste perfect for a evening with chai 🙂
Kalpana Sareesh says
March 16, 2011 at 6:55 amyummy buns n the clicks r awesome.. n demo is self explanatory..
Rekha shoban says
March 16, 2011 at 8:26 amperfect buns…nice pics!!!
RAKS KITCHEN says
March 16, 2011 at 8:45 amEven I had the same feel as prathiba 😀 Looks so yum and whole wheat makes it healthy too! Looks nice!
Priya says
March 16, 2011 at 8:48 amGarlic buns looks absolutely inviting, prefect snacks for evening snack with a cup of coffee..
Arundhuti says
March 16, 2011 at 9:55 amWow!! The garlic breads look so perfect…loved the pics too 🙂
Arch says
March 16, 2011 at 12:05 pmThese look super…must try…love the shape of it…
divya says
March 16, 2011 at 12:47 pmlooks prefect and wonderful..awesome clicks!
Hari Chandana says
March 16, 2011 at 1:17 pmPerfect presentation.. looks so yumm !!
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Ramya says
March 16, 2011 at 1:27 pmSuperb…I need one to pull apart n bite into:-(
Great step by step clicks..
Kairali sisters says
March 16, 2011 at 1:34 pmOh my! Looks too good and i too love flavored buns, I am so making this soon :)Wonderful!
jeyashrisuresh says
March 16, 2011 at 2:08 pmeven as prathiba said i too thought u have already made this.Looks so perfect and yummy and i would love to have a bite.
jeyashrisuresh says
March 16, 2011 at 2:08 pmgreat clicks and nice stepwise presentation too
Suja Sugathan says
March 16, 2011 at 3:01 pmMouthwatering rolls perfect and delicious,love your presentation.
Rumana Rawat says
March 16, 2011 at 3:17 pmThis looks really very tasty:)
aipi says
March 16, 2011 at 3:54 pmI am always up for these rolls. Your pictures tell the story how garlicky n flavorful they are 🙂
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Pavithra says
March 16, 2011 at 4:00 pmLooks absolutely yumm and gorgeous clicks sharmi…
Prathima Rao says
March 16, 2011 at 4:35 pmLooks too awesome…I have alwayz been a bit apprehensive of using yeast…But u have explained it so well tht i must give it a try!! All ur recipes i have tried so far have been instant hits at home…d latest one being ur mint & lemon cooler!!!
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Priti says
March 16, 2011 at 4:54 pmAs every says this is ever green recipe in blog world 🙂 …I do almost the same way too using wheat flour …nice pics dear
Mahimaa's kitchen says
March 16, 2011 at 6:38 pmwow.. yummy garlic rolls. would love to have it. looks very nice. and i like you badam kheer cup on the sidebar.
Madhavi says
March 16, 2011 at 6:46 pmThis garlic rolls liiks divine…yummm!!!
Vaishali says
March 16, 2011 at 7:02 pmMy, Sharmi, these look delicious. Love that they're whole-wheat.
Yummy Team says
March 16, 2011 at 7:16 pmWOW!! Love these garlic flavored buns..Fabulous clicks!
Cooking Foodie says
March 16, 2011 at 7:34 pmThese look great! Bookmarked
Swathi says
March 16, 2011 at 7:35 pmThis eggless whole wheat garlic buns looks awesome. nice treat to tea.
Deepti says
March 16, 2011 at 7:38 pmSimply love these yummy rolls…Recipe Bookmarked…Awesome clicks too
http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/
Cham says
March 16, 2011 at 10:06 pmWhole wheat is a great choice and they look perfect!
JishasKItchen says
March 16, 2011 at 10:30 pmwow..beautiful presentation and looks very delicious,,,:)
Satrupa says
March 16, 2011 at 11:37 pmYour clicks are superb and the step by step procedure makes it sound so simple. Yummmm
Cheers,
Satrupa
http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com
Torviewtoronto says
March 17, 2011 at 12:07 amdelicious have made this we enjoy it
your addition of whole wheat is healthy looks wonderful
Kitchen Flavours says
March 17, 2011 at 4:00 amWow….love that pictorial….thank u for sharing….love the flavour of garlic in buns….
Angie's Recipes says
March 17, 2011 at 10:54 amThose garlic buns look fantastic!
Sarah Naveen says
March 17, 2011 at 3:13 pmnice clicks..nice recipe..looks so yumm!!!
Laavanya says
March 17, 2011 at 6:29 pmI made one from Suhaina's blog and loved it – ddin't take pics though – have to next time.
Yours look really tempting.
Ananda Rajashekar says
March 17, 2011 at 8:16 pmGarlic buns are my fav…wheat flour is healthy …just perfect!
Dimah says
March 17, 2011 at 9:35 pmHi,
first time here…
These look wonderful and delicious! Great directions and photos!
An Open Book says
March 18, 2011 at 10:49 amah garlic rolls..brilliant for this weather
Leena says
March 18, 2011 at 6:58 pmYummy garlic rolls love them..
Sumi says
March 20, 2011 at 12:33 pmthat is some awesome buns you got there..
Priya's Feast says
March 22, 2011 at 6:22 amLuvly garlic buns…U made it in healthy way
Shobha Kamath says
March 22, 2011 at 8:34 amThe buns look tempting and since its eggless and healthy too, I shall surely try this out.
DEESHA says
March 22, 2011 at 1:35 pmThey look perfect. I would love to try this with whole wheat flour .. yummm
Angie's Recipes says
March 23, 2011 at 3:12 pmwow I love this! Very healthy yet very flavoursome and delicious.
Shri says
March 24, 2011 at 10:22 pmThose look utterly mouthwatering
Preeti says
June 2, 2011 at 7:09 amLooks so amazing…. I'm going to go buy yeast so that i can try it right now!!!!
Esha says
September 1, 2011 at 3:35 pmBaked stuffed buns n garlic roll for the first time n they rocked!
Anonymous says
December 3, 2011 at 9:46 amlovely buns,geat clicks..m inspired to try right awaay,
Anonymous says
December 19, 2011 at 7:21 amGreat easy to make recipe, it came out very well and was admired by my relatives & friends. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Anonymous says
January 4, 2012 at 6:58 amReally lovely but tried this morning every thing went fine it raised but not an softy one .
Sharmilee! :) says
January 4, 2012 at 7:48 am@Anonymous : Sorry abt that….am not sure why ur buns were not soft, I doubt on the yeast?!
vidya says
February 24, 2012 at 3:56 pmHi Sharmilee, Ur recipe looks yummmm.. Can we also substitute the filling with some thing else. Any specifications in it?
Sharmilee! :) says
February 24, 2012 at 4:07 pm@Vidya : Yes you can even add any vegetable filling too but a thin layer….so that its easy to roll
vidya says
February 27, 2012 at 6:30 amThank you Sharmilee..
Shall try out soon.
Madhu says
February 28, 2012 at 9:44 amHi Sharmilee
A very yummy recipe. I have a microwave oven at home. What would be the baking time and temp in that, is it the same?
Sharmilee! :) says
February 28, 2012 at 10:00 am@Madhu : If you have convection mode then use the same temperature and timing, try that.
Anonymous says
March 26, 2012 at 10:27 pmhello Shamilee,
the recipe was great…i tried it and the rolls came out well…but i felt that the outer layer of bread was not very soft like of a regular bread..and was bit cheavy to eat….where i must have gone wrong?what made the bread more like elastic and not soft….?
thanks,
Sharmilee! :) says
March 27, 2012 at 1:23 am@Anon: Not really sure without seeing the dough its hard to judge where it went wrong.Guess it was overbaked?!
Anonymous says
March 27, 2012 at 8:58 pmhello,
in the list of ingredients for making the dough ,there is addtion of 1/2 tbsp of olive oil…can use vegetable or sunflower oil…incase if olive oil is not there..
thanks.
Sharmilee! :) says
March 28, 2012 at 1:52 am@Anon : Yes you can use cooking oil
neha says
May 18, 2012 at 9:22 ami just tried these rolls……….they came out so good……..a big thank you……the step by step pics made it so easy for me..
Nanspai says
July 26, 2012 at 4:23 amHey Sharmilee, I re-created this yummy goodie in my kitchen, and was delighted at how absolutely yummy they tasted! Have linked you to my post :)Thanks a ton!
http://nansyumyums.blogspot.in/2012/07/whole-wheat-garlic-bun-rolls.html
Manisha says
October 5, 2012 at 11:43 amHi Sharmilee,
I tried these buns last weekend and they turned out great. On popular demand, I will make these again this weekend with different stuffing. This was the first successful bread/buns recipe for me as I always mess up in some way or the other :). Of course I messed up with measurement in this case also but it still turned out great. Thanks a lot.
Manisha
Ashish says
November 22, 2012 at 12:02 pmThanks,
It's a great food blog.
Apani Rasoi
http://apanirasoi.in
Manju Hari says
September 24, 2013 at 9:30 amI tried. But did not come soft. WHY?
SHARMILEE J says
September 25, 2013 at 5:21 amIf the dough has risen properly am sure the buns will turn soft….Keep it in a warm place to make it rise well
sharmila shanmugam says
September 29, 2013 at 2:11 pmHi Sharmilee,
I am a beginner to cooking. Have tried few of your recipes and they came out well. Great work ! Thank you for inspiring people like me to cook 🙂
Beyond Infinity... says
January 14, 2014 at 3:29 pmHi..I've been trying out most of your recipes..Everything has been a hit except for the buns..It just doesn't seem to brown..Need Ur expert advice..
SHARMILEE J says
January 16, 2014 at 3:08 pmYou can brush the top with little milk or egg whites for browning….
Mayadip says
January 24, 2014 at 2:16 pmHi sharmi,
I tried these buns yesterday n they came out so soft n yummy !
I had been searching for this recipe which used wheat flour. My husband is not in favor of maida n was Googling it out. It was your recipe that made my long cherished "to bake" dream come true 🙂 my husband was like "let's not get these buns from bakery anymore!" What's more encouraging than that 🙂 I told him you owe it to Sharmispassion than to me 🙂
Thank you so much Sharmi 🙂
Regards
Pooja
SHARMILEE J says
January 24, 2014 at 2:22 pmIt feels so good to hear that Pooja!! Keep trying!!
Shweta says
February 11, 2014 at 11:44 amSharmi!! The recipe is so yummmyyy!!! But alas, i do not have an Oven. I have a mocrowave though.
Can you help me with an alternative solution for baking these buns??
SHARMILEE J says
February 11, 2014 at 12:47 pmYou can bake buns only in convection mode in microwave oven….
Sneha Deb says
March 23, 2014 at 5:21 pmSharmee thank u sooooooo much for this recipe. My family loved it! And on demand have to bake it again.
Ur mentioned measures are so accurate that the bread came out really perfect!
Cant thank u enough 🙂
Sneha Deb says
March 23, 2014 at 5:23 pmHi Sharmee, cant thank u enough for the recipe. My family loved it.
The measures specified by you are so accurate that the bread came out really perfect!
Thank u sooo much 🙂
Ramya Jeyaraman says
April 24, 2014 at 2:22 amhi sharmi…i just have to say "WOW". The buns came out super awesome and I was totally amazed. It was soft and golden brown on the outside. You definitely have the knack of describing each and every step, unlike most other bloggers. I am so glad that I found you as my kitchen guide…thanks again for this fabulous recipe! 🙂
Melanie Sarkar says
June 27, 2014 at 5:15 amHi Sharmi, tried the buns yesterday and they were simply amazing, although I made them with maida n not wheat flour. The buns were so soft n yummy that everyone at home loved it, especially the kids. they have asked me to make them once again, which I'll happily do so. Thank you sooo…………much, I can't tell you how happy I am to know that now I can make them on a regular basis.
ilearner says
October 30, 2014 at 6:02 pmHi,
Today I tried this recipe but mine was a disaster…mine was not raised that much also it tasted so bad but it was cooked inside too..,
I have used ground nut oil in this recipe, could it be a reason for tha
SHARMILEE J says
October 31, 2014 at 8:13 amI am really not sure about why it didnt raise…but the taste will surely differ if groundnut oil is used
Vs Parvathy says
December 2, 2014 at 3:25 pmI so want to try this recipe but I don't have yeast with me. Can I use baking powder instead of yeast? Will the dough still rise? If not any other alternatives?
SHARMILEE J says
December 2, 2014 at 4:07 pmNo no here yeast has no replacement…..
jp says
September 11, 2015 at 10:03 amCan these be made without d maida n jst whole wheat flour?
SHARMILEE J says
September 12, 2015 at 1:37 amYou can try and see
vaibhavi says
September 16, 2015 at 8:29 amEverything worked well—turned out pretty good but rolls didnt brown…Baked it in Convention Mode
John Neceptitico says
September 24, 2015 at 8:38 pmHello Sharmilee, Awesome i should say,I have been in sydney for a year,,, Really want to try indian dishes with no oil. Tandoori chicken, tikka and stuff.. DO you have any pages of this sort. I hate the restaurants over here i mean the indian restaurants. They add too much of tomatoes to all dishes, Sometimes i wonder is that a modern version of tamarind paste. I am from chennai too. Nice blog, Its my book mark too. Keep going. 1 upvote now!!!!!
Sukanya Mahendiran says
November 1, 2015 at 1:53 amHi sharmis….is it possible to make this with any replacement of yeast. I want to avoid maida,egg,sugar,yeast. Baking soda and powder is fine. I am googling for such baking recipes…
SHARMILEE J says
November 3, 2015 at 2:24 pmI havent tried it without yeast so not really sure
ramya murali says
February 27, 2016 at 6:45 pmHi!! Great recipe, I tried it today, tasted great but outer layer was hard, I baked for 45-50 mins bks the colour didn't changed (was fresh flour),upto 50mins.raised properly. (Double the size). I feel bks of over baked it turned out hard, but how to check baked or not? apart from colour change.
SHARMILEE J says
February 28, 2016 at 3:40 pmOh you can check using a toothpick, if it comes out clean and check for the browning too