Soft Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the whole wheat flour, potato flour, salt, and instant yeast (see note if using active dry yeast). Add the coconut oil and rub into the flour with your hands until you have a sandy texture, some small clumps are okay. Add the warm non-dairy milk and maple syrup and mix with a wooden spoon until combined. 2. If kneading by hand: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter and knead for 3 minutes. Add a dusting of flour as needed to prevent the dough from sticking too much to the counter or your hands. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Then, knead an additional 4 minutes until you have a tacky but smooth dough (note: whole wheat dough does not get as smooth as your white flour doughs). 3. If kneading with a stand mixer: Mix on low speed using the dough hook for 3 minutes. Turn the mixer off and let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Mix again for 3 minutes with the dough hook on low speed, then turn the dough onto a lightly floured counter and knead by hand for 1 minute. Make any last adjustments with flour to get a supple but tacky dough. 4. Drizzle some oil into a large bowl and turn the ball of dough around in the oil to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to approximately double in size, about 1 1/2-2 hours. 5. Divide the dough into 16 pieces and shape into balls. Cup your hands around the ball of dough resting your fingers and heel of your hand on the counter and roll it around to create a taught skin and seal the bottom seam. Place the shaped rolls in an oiled baking pan (they will not touch)--use 2 8 or 9" round pans or square pans or a 9x13" rectangular pan. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until doubled in size. 6. About 30-45 minutes before you're ready to bake, turn the oven to preheat to 375 ºF. Brush the rolls with plant milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) before putting in the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until darker and golden on top. Let cool 3-5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack, and brush with melted vegan butter if desired for an extra buttery tasting roll.