Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls


  • 1 tablespoon yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup white flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Soften yeast in warm water in large bowl, about 5 minutes. Add milk, sugar, salt, and oil. Stir to blend. Add flours and raisins and beat well. (May add up to 1/4 cup additional whole wheat flour to make stiff dough.)

Transfer dough to lightly floured surface and knead 2-3 minutes. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place 40 minutes or until doubled.

Remove to lightly floured surface and roll into a 16 x 6 inch rectangle. Spread with margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up lengthwise so you have a 16-inch roll.

Spread honey and nuts evenly over bottom of oiled 9-inch square pan and cut dough into 1-inch slices. Place each slice in pan, cut side up. Let rise 20 minutes or until doubled. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Turn out of pan upside down.

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