Basic Roll Dough

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. milk, scalded
  • 1 slightly beaten egg
  • 3 1/2 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Soften yeast in warm water.
  2. 2
    Cool milk to lukewarm.
  3. 3
    Add softened yeast, egg and 2 cups of flour.
  4. 4
    Beat well.
  5. 5
    Gradually add remaining flour or enough to make dough soft.
  6. 6
    Cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
  7. 7
    Punch down.
  8. 8
    Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Roll 1/4-inch thick.
  9. 9
    Cut rounds of dough with a 1 3/4-inch cutter. Shape in small balls.
  10. 10
    Brush each with butter.
  11. 11
    Cover and let double (25 to 30 minutes).
  12. 12
    Bake at 400° for about 10 to 15 minutes.

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