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Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

Name: Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Makes

4 dozen

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 roll: 89 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 111mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

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