90 Minute Batter Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups flour and yeast in mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Heat milk, 1/2 cup shortening, sugar and salt in saucepan just until warm (150°F to 200°F), stirring until shortening almost melts.
3. 3
   Add to flour mixture.
4. 4
   Add egg.
5. 5
   Beat with electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl.
6. 6
   Beat 3 minutes at high speed. By hand, beat in remaining flour until batter is thoroughly mixed.
7. 7
   Place in large bowl.
8. 8
   Spray top with no-stick cooking spray. Cover with plastic wrap.
9. 9
   Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Stir down.
11. 11
    Beat thoroughly with wooden spoon.
12. 12
    Let rest 5 minutes.
13. 13
    Spray muffin cups with no-stick cooking spray.
14. 14
    Drop batter by tablespoons into prepared muffin pans, filling half full. Cover. Let rise until double in size, about 30 minutes.
15. 15
    Heat oven to 400°F.
16. 16
    Spray tops with no-stick cooking spray.
17. 17
    Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
18. 18
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are light brown.