Light Wheat Rolls

Normally wheat rolls get too dense. But this one, I guess because it's made partially with white flour and wheat, turns out light and fluffy every time. We love these rolls in our house. (adapted from allrecipes.com)

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1 3/4 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled 
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
2. Mix sugar, salt, 1/4 cup melted butter, egg, and whole wheat flour into yeast mixture. Stir in all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down dough, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled again, about 30 minutes.
4. Roll out dough and cut into circles and place on a greased baking sheet. Let rise uncovered in a warm place 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and brush with melted butter if desired.