Crusty Brown Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast on warm water; stir to dissolve.
2. 2
   Add sugar, shortening and 2 cups flour; beat well.
3. 3
   Add beaten egg whites. Add remaining flour until dough leaves sides of bowl when your stir it.
4. 4
   Turn onto lightly floured surface.
5. 5
   Knead until dough is smooth and elastic and tiny blisters show in surface, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn dough over to grease top.
7. 7
   Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Let rise again until doubled, about 30 to 40 minutes.