Whole Wheat Pan Rolls

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 1/4 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar (added to 1/2 c water above)
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (may need 4 cups)
• 1/4 cup butter (melted)

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. add sugar/water mixture, shortening, salt, eggs and whole wheat flour. beat until smooth. stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
• 2 turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
• 3 punch dough down. turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four pieces. shape into 2-inch balls. dip balls into melted butter and place in 8" x 8" baking pan allowing balls to just touch. cover and let rise until doubled (about 25 minutes).
• 4 bake at 375 degrees for 11-15 minutes or until browned. remove from pans to wire racks. serve warm.