Rich Whole Wheat Rolls

Rich Whole Wheat Rolls

Scald:  1 cup milk

Add:    ½ cup brown sugar or honey

           ½ cup oil or melted butter

           1 ½ tsp. salt

Cool to warm  (95-110)

Stir until dissolved then let stand 10 minutes:  2 pkgs dry yeast in ½ cup warm water

                           1 tsp. sugar

Add to milk mixture:  2 beaten eggs and softened yeast

Add gradually: 4 ¼ - 4 ¾  cups unsifted whole wheat flour 

(enough to make a soft dough which leaves side of bowl)

Cover and let rests for 10-15 minutes

Knead 10 minutes.  Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise 45 minutes or until about double in size.  Punch down and let rest 10 minutes.

Roll out ¼ inch thick and cut into desired shapes.  Place on greased pan, cover and let rise until double in bulk.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

Makes 2 ½ dozen rolls.