Easy Wheat Rolls

• 2 cups warm water
• 2 pkgs. active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup soft shortening
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 5 1/2 to 6 cups white flour

Directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in sugar, salt, shortening and beaten egg. Add wheat flour; stir in and let set a few minutes. Gradually add white flour. Knead only enough to mix thoroughly. Let rise until doubled, 1 to 2 hours. Shape into rolls; let rise until doubled and bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA