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Homemade Whole Wheat Butterhorns

These delicious whole wheat rolls go well with all types of dinner entrees. Be prepared, though! Their tempting buttery flavor is sure to have your guests asking for seconds.

18 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.

Ingredients

2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups whole wheat flour

Directions

In large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour and yeast. In a
small saucepan, heat water, brown sugar, honey, salt and 3
tablespoons butter until a thermometer reaches 120°-130°
(butter does not need to melt). Add to yeast mixture; beat on low
for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in whole wheat
flour and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8
minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover
and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch
dough down and divide into thirds. Shape each portion into a ball;
cover and let rest for 10 minutes. On a lightly floured surface,
roll each ball into a 12-in. circle. Cut each circle into six to
eight pie-shaped wedges. Beginning at the wide end, roll up each

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Directions (continued)

wedge. Place rolls, point side down, 2 in. apart on greased baking
sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Melt
remaining butter; brush over rolls. Bake at 400° for 10-15
minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pans; cool on
wire racks. Yield: 1-1/2 to 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 154 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 297 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.