Whole-Wheat Raisin Rolls

My 1st try of whole-wheat raisin rolls.....not very pretty.  Obviously, more try is needed.  Hopefully my next attempt will be a better looking rolls.  ;P 

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup raisins
• Melted butter for glazing

Steps:

1. Soak the raisins in a bowl with hot boil water for at least 10-20mins (or as long as you can, i soak for about 30min-1hr while putting my girls for their nap time), drain well b4 used 
2. Dissolve yeast in the 1/4 cup warm water, add the sugar and let sit 5min, until starts to foam/bubbling
3. Mix the flours and salt in a warmed mixer bowl, make a well in the center and pour in the yeast
4. Stir and start mixing on speed 2 with an electrical mixer/stand mixer
5. Mix in the raisin and gradually add in the remaining waters
6. Continue mixing till obtain a rough dough/dough starts to clean sides of bowl
7. Continue kneading on speed 2 till dough is smooth and elastic.  Dough will be slightly sticky to the touch 
8. Transfer to a floured surface and knead to form a ball
9. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top
10. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temp, to double, about 1 - 1 1/2 hours
11. Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces, roll the pieces into balls.
12. Place it in a greased square baking pan, cover and let rise to double, about 45 min
13. Brush the top with melted butter, place the pan in a preheated oven at 425F/218C and bake for 15min
14. Lower the heat to 375F/190C and bake for another 30min
15. Remove from pan immediately and cool on a wire rack