Basic Roll Dough

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour and yeast.
2. 2
   Heat milk, sugar and shortening; add salt just until warm (115° to 120°), stirring constantly until shortening almost melts.
3. 3
   Add to dry mixture; add egg.
4. 4
   Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 30 seconds scraping bowl.
5. 5
   Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
6. 6
   By hand, stir in remaining flour to make soft dough.
7. 7
   Shape into ball. Place in lightly greased bowl, turn once to grease surface.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise in warm place until double, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
9. 9
   Punch down, turn out on floured surface.
10. 10
    Cover and let rise 10 minutes. Shape into desired rolls.
11. 11
    Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled, 30 to 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Bake on greased baking sheets or in greased muffin pans in hot oven (400°) for 10 to 12 minutes.
13. 13
    Makes 2 to 3 dozen rolls.