WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLS

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It does my heart good to see everyone at our table—right down to my great-grandchildren—reach eagerly for one of my homemade rolls. These are hearty with whole wheat and rich with old-fashioned goodness, and they bake up to a beautiful golden brown. —Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups whole wheat flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, salt, eggs and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 pieces. Shape each into 12 balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 11-15 minutes or until browned. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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