Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In medium mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and add 2 tablespoons sugar.
2. 2
   Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, salt, egg, shortening and approximately 1/2 of the flour.
3. 3
   Beat with spoon until smooth. Mix in enough flour to make dough easy to handle.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Let rise in greased bowl, covered until doubled.
5. 5
   Punch down.
6. 6
   Let rise again until doubled.
7. 7
   Shape into rolls; brush with melted butter and cover.
8. 8
   Let rise 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake 12 minutes at 400° until golden brown.
10. 10
    Remove from oven and brush with butter.