Honey Wheat Brown And Serve Rolls

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Sprinkle yeast and sugar over warm water in small bowl.

Stir until dissolved.

Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.

Combine whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour in medium bowl.

Measure 1-1 / 2 cups flour mixture into large bowl.

Add yeast mixture , shortening , honey , egg and salt.

Beat with electric mixer at low speed until smooth.

Increase mixer speed to medium.

Beat 2 minutes.

Reduce speed to low.

Beat in 1 cup flour mixture.

Increase mixer speed to medium.

Beat 2 minutes.

Stir in remaining flour mixture and enough additional all-purpose flour , beginning with 1 / 4 cup , to make a soft dough.

Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.

Knead 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic , adding more flour to prevent sticking , if necessary.

Shape dough into a ball.

Place in large greased bowl.

Turn dough over to grease top.

Cover with clean towel.

Let rise in warm , draft-free place about 1-1 / 2 hours or until doubled in size.

Punch down dough.

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active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, shortening, honey, egg, salt