Bread Starter Directions

Mix the bread flour, water, and milk.

Cook over medium heat on the stove. It should have a pudding texture. Take off heat and let cool.

To Make the Yeast Mix

Whisk the sugar and water in a bowl. Add on the yeast while stirring. Let sit to froth.

To Make the Dinner Rolls

Put milk and shortening in a mixing bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until it is warm.

Pour it into a bowl and add in sugar, eggs, salt, applesauce, and bread starter mix.

Whisk.

Add the yeast mixture to the bowl.

Mix the bread flour and the wheat flour together.

Put 1/3 of the flour mixture into the bowl and use a dough hook to mix.

Add the rest of the flour and knead for 5 minutes. The dough should not be sticky.

Put the dough ball into a greased bowl and make certain the top is greased. Cover and let rise for about 1.5 hours. It should be doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Punch down the down and make 36 rolls.

Put parchment paper on the baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.

Cover and let rise.

Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

Remove and let cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then put on a cooling rack.

Brush the tops with butter.