Dinner Rolls

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. warm water, (105-115 degrees)
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tb. butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1/2 c.butter and 1 c. water in a large glass mixing bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2-3 minutes; sitr until butter melts. Cool mixture to 105-115 degrees. Combine yeast and 1/2 c. warm water in a 1 c.liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Add yeast mixture, sugar, salt and eggs to butter mixture, stirring well. Gradually stir in whole wheat flour. Sitr in enough all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 2 or 3 times. Roll to 3/4" thickness; cut iwth a 2" round cutter, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, about 40 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter.