Extra Special Rolls

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

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 3 tablespoons of warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Add sugar, shortening, eggs, 1 cup warm water, salt and 2 cups flour.
3

Beat at low speed on an electric mixer for 1 minute.
4

Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
5

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 4 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
6

Shape dough into a ball; place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.