Whole Wheat-Yogurt Dinner Rolls

Wholesome, tender whole wheat dinner yeast rolls made with yogurt.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 (0.25-ounce) packages active dry yeast, or 4 1/2 teaspoons
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup warm water
3/4 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup butter, melted

Cooking Directions:

1. In a medium bowl sift together flour and whole wheat flour. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook milk just below the boiling point,when tiny bubbles just begin to appear around edges. Turn off heat.
3. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water in a large bowl. Gradually add half flour mixture; mixing as you add. Pour in scaled milk; add eggs, salt, and yogurt; mix well. Add melted butter and the remaining flour. Do not knead. Chill, covered for 4 hours.
4. Roll into 12-inch circles on a floured surface. Cut each into wedges and roll up from the wide end; shape into crescents. Place on a greased cookie sheets and let rise for 3 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Bake in a preheated 400°F (205°C) oven for 15 minutes.

Makes 36 dinner rolls.