Basic Roll Dough Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in water.
2. 2
   Combine lowfat milk, sugar, shortening and salt.
3. 3
   Add in 1-1/2 c. flour and beat well.
4. 4
   Beat in egg and then yeast.
5. 5
   Gradually add in remaining flour to create soft dough, beating well.
6. 6
   Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise till double (about 1-1/2 - 2 hrs or possibly you can put it in the refrigerator, see recipe below).
7. 7
   Turn out on lightly floured surface and shape as desired.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise until double (30-45 min).
9. 9
   Bake on greased baking sheet 10-13 min at 400 .
10. 10
    Yield: 2 dozen rolls.
11. 11
    Refrigerator rolls: Prepare Basic roll dough as seen above.
12. 12
    Don't LET RISE.
13. 13
    Place dough in greased bowl, cover and chill at least 2 hrs or possibly up to 4 or possibly 5 days.
14. 14
    About 2 hrs before serving, shape the dough on floured surface.
15. 15
    Cover and let rise till double (1-1/4 hrs).
16. 16
    Bake as above.