Fresh and Fluffy 100% Whole Wheat Rolls! | vegan, simple, soft, no bread machine

Can you believe this is 100% whole wheat and yet it's still unbelievably soft, fluffy, tender, and moist?! They are really nutritious and can be made vegan (recipe below). Recipe adapted from: http://www.veganricha.com/2015/07/100... Prep time: 30 min (not including rising and baking time) Ingredients (makes 9 rolls): -- Sponge -- 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 packet instant dry yeast 2 tbsps sugar (add 1/4 cup for sweeter rolls) I used: -- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar -- 1 tbsp honey -- FOR VEGAN: use 2 tbsps maple syrup 1 cup lukewarm water Let rise for 1 hour. Sponge will triple. -- Bread Dough -- 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsps water 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted -- FOR VEGAN: 2 tbsps margarine or 2 tbsps oil like coconut oil Mix all ingredients with sponge. Knead for 10 minutes then let it rest for 30 minutes. After 30 min, knead for 300 times (takes 10-15 min). Rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size. Make 9 rolls. Sprinkle water on top of each roll and add oats if desired. Rise for another hour, has to double in size. Bake at 350F for 20-22 min or until golden brown. Brush with butter/oil.