Freshly Baked Rolls

• 4-1/2 teaspoons active yeast
• 2 cup warm water, divided
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
• 3 cups white whole wheat flour
• 2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 tablespoons melted butter, divided

1. Combine the yeast, 1/2 cup of the warm water, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup in a small bowl. Stir gently and let it sit for 5 - 7 minutes until frothy.

2. Add the flours and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.

3. Combine the remaining water, syrup, eggs and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter in another small bowl. Whisk together.

4. Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the bowl of the mixer with the flour. Turn the mixer on to a medium-low speed and slowly add the water mixture in the other bowl.

5. Mix for about 2 - 3 minutes until a ball of dough forms.

6. Grease a bowl, transfer the dough ball to the bowl, cover with a towel and let rise in a warm spot for 25 - 30 minutes.

7. Remove the dough from the bowl, punch it down and divide into 18 equal balls.

8. Grease two 9x9-inch baking dishes, muffin tins or pie plates. Place the 18 balls of dough in the dishes next to each other., cover with a towel and let rise again for 15 - 20 minutes.

9. Preheat oven to 400°F

10. Brush the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter on the top of the rolls and bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until they are starting to brown on the edges.

11. Remove from the oven and serve warm.