Basic Dough Roll Recipe

Name: Basic Dough Roll Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1 c. hot water (105 to 115 degree); 3 tbsp. sugar; 2 tbsp. shortening; 1 egg; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3 to 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. hot water (105 to 115 degree)
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. shortening
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in hot water in a large bowl.
2

Add in sugar, shortening, egg, salt and half the flour; beat at low speed of electric mixer till smooth.
3

Stir in sufficient of remaining flour to make a soft dough.
4

Place dough in a greased bowl turning to grease top.
5

Cover and let rise in a hot place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 1 hour or possibly till doubled in bulk, or possibly cover and chill up to 5 days.
6

Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 4 or possibly 5 times.
7

Shape and bake as directed.