Batter Buns

Name: Batter Buns
Ingredients: 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1/2 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly; 1/2 cup white sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/2 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2

Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
3

Stir in shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat well.
4

Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
5

Scrape sides of bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6

Grease 12 muffin cups.
7

Spoon in batter until cups are half full.
8

Let rise in warm place until batter reaches top of the cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
9

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
10

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
11

Remove from pans and brush tops with melted butter.