Easy Whole Wheat Rolls

Name: Easy Whole Wheat Rolls
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. shortening; 1/2 c. plus 1 tsp. sugar; 3 to 3 1/2 c. whole wheat flour; 3 to 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 2 1/4 c. warm water; 2 eggs, well beaten; 2 tsp. salt

8 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. plus 1 tsp. sugar
3 to 3 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
3 to 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/4 c. warm water
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl.
2

Add shortening, eggs, sugar and salt.
3

Beat together in mixer or stir real well. Gradually stir in enough of both flours to create a soft dough. Turn out.
4

Knead until smooth.
5

Place in a well-greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled.
6

Punch dough down. Roll out to thickness desired.
7

Cut with biscuit cutter.
8

Place on greased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
9

Cover; let rise in warm place about 30 minutes.
10

Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
11

Brush top with melted butter, if desired.
12

I always butter mine with real butter as soon as they come out of oven.
13

Makes lots, about 4 dozen.