Extra Special Dinner Rolls

Name: Extra Special Dinner Rolls
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. sugar; 1/2 c. shortening; 1 c. warm milk; 4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp. salt

8 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. warm milk
4 to 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl.
2

Let stand 5 minutes.
3

Add sugar, shortening, eggs, warm milk, salt and flour.
4

Beat at low speed of electric mixer for one minute. Gradually, stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
5

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6

Knead until smooth and elastic.
7

Shape dough into balls and place in greased bowl.
8

Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from draft for 1 hour.
9

Punch down dough.
10

Roll each ball in 12-inch circle.
11

Spread butter on circle and roll back up.
12

Place on greased baking sheet.
13

Cover and let rise 1 hour.
14

Bake at 400°.