Crusty Rolls

Name: Crusty Rolls
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 egg whites; Cornmeal

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 egg whites
Cornmeal

Directions

1

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add shortening, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Add egg whites; mix well. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes (dough will be stiff). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
2

Punch dough down; divide into 24 pieces and shape into balls. Sprinkle greased
3

with cornmeal. Place rolls 2 in. apart on
4

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Place a large shallow pan filled with boiling water on lowest rack in oven. Bake rolls on middle rack at 425° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown.