Jalapeño Popper Rolls | Bush Cooking

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons shortening (or bacon fat)
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup hot water
• 4 cups whole wheat flour (divided)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 3/4 cup chopped jalapeño peppers
• 5 eggs (beaten)
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup bacon
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 cup 1% milk
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese