Light Wheat Rolls

Name: Light Wheat Rolls
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1 3/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 1/4 c. whole wheat flour; 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; melted butter

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1 3/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
2 1/4 to 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
melted butter

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; add sugar and salt to the yeast mixture.
2

Melt 1/4 cup butter; cool to lukewarm.
3

Add butter, egg and whole wheat flour to yeast mixture, stirring well.
4

Gradually stir in enough all-purpose flour to make a soft dough.
5

Turn dough out onto a well floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
6

Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
7

Cover; let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
8

Punch dough down; cover and let rise in a warm place (85°) until doubled in bulk.