Yogurt Yeast Rolls

People tend to snap up these fluffy, golden rolls, in a hurry whenever these are taken to a potluck. It's a nice combination since rolls are easy to transport and one batch goes a long way.

Yield

24 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons honey

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a saucepan over low heat, heat yogurt, water, butter and honey to 120°F to 130°F (49°C to 54°C). Pour over dry ingredients; blend well. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; divide into 24 pieces. Roll each piece into a 9-inch rope. To form S shaped rolls, coil each end of rope toward center in opposite directions. Place 3 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Spray tops with nonstick cooking spray while warm. Cool on wire cooling racks.