Alta'S Rolls!!!

Directions

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   Mix together 2 cups
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   water, sugar and salt.
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   Add yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup water.
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   Stir in eggs and shortening.
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   Mix in the flour first
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   with
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   spoon
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   and
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   then
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    by hand.
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    When the dough begins to leave
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    the sides of the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured
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    board
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    and
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    knead.
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    Knead until
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    dough
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    is smooth, elastic and
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    doesn't
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    stick
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    to
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    board.
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    (If you use a mixer with a dough hook, this step is eliminated.) Place dough in a greased bowl,
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    turning once to bring oiled side up. Cover with a damp cloth
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    and let
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    rise
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    until
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    double
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    (1
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    1/2 to 2 hours). Punch down,
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    pull
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    edges
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    into
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    center
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    and
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    turn completely over in bowl.
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    Let rise until almost double (30 to 45 minutes).
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    Shape into
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    rolls.
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    Let rise until light (15 to 20 minutes).
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    Bake at 425° for 12 to 20 minutes, depending on size of rolls.
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    (Cinnamon rolls may be made with dough.)