To prepare sponge, combine water, yeast and sugar in a large mixing bowl; stir to dissolve; let rest for 5 minutes.
Add 1 cup all purpose flower and 1 cup whole wheat flour; beat 2 minutes.
Cover and place in a warm place to rest for 45 minutes.
Stir down sponge and beat in 1/4 cup room temperature water, salt, honey and remaining while wheat flour; beat to combine.
Gradually add enough of the remaining all purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn dough out onto a clean work surface dusted with flour; knead in remaining flour and continue to knead 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a greased bowl turning to grease the top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double.
Punch down dough and cut into 16 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a 14 inch rope.
Tie each rope into a loose knot, leaving two long ends.
Tuck one end under the roll and pinch to seal.
Bring the other end up and over the roll and punch to seal on the underneath side.
Place on greased baking sheets about 2 inches apart leaving a small opening in the center of the rosette.
Cover and let rise until double.
Brush rolls with beaten egg and water.
If desired, lightly sprinkle with a few grains of coarse salt.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and sounds hallow when tapped on the bottom.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	658.21 Kcal (2756 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.87g	29%
Cholesterol	31mg	10%
Sodium	2096.15mg	87%
Potassium	198.86mg	4%
Total Carbs	106.11g	35%
Sugars	11.98g	48%
Dietary Fiber	4.9g	20%
Protein	15.08g	30%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	44.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.8 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.53g	29%
Cholesterol	10.73mg	10%
Sodium	725.45mg	87%
Potassium	68.82mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.72g	35%
Sugars	4.15g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	20%
Protein	5.22g	30%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	1.5mg	24%
Calcium	15.3mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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