Bran Rolls

Name: Bran Rolls
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening (Crisco); 1/2 c. boiling water; 1/3 c. sugar; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. wheat bran flakes cereal (I use All-Bran); 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 1 egg, beaten; 3 c. all-purpose flour, divided

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1/2 c. boiling water
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. wheat bran flakes cereal (I use All-Bran)
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 egg, beaten
3 c. all-purpose flour, divided

Directions

1

Combine shortening, boiling water, sugar, salt and bran in a medium mixing bowl.
2

Stir until shortening is melted; cool to lukewarm.
3

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
4

Add to bran mixture. Add egg and beat well.
5

Add 1 cup flour and beat well.
6

Add remaining flour and mix well.
7

Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
8

Punch dough down; divide dough into 24 pieces and shape into rolls.
9

Place on greased baking sheets.
10

Cover and let rise in
11

a warm place (85°), free from drafts, until doubled in size.
12

Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes.
13

Yield:
14

2 dozen rolls.