Fluffy Rolls

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cakes yeast
  • 1 c. lukewarm water
  • 7 1/2 to 8 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream and blend together shortening and sugar, then add one cup boiling water and let cool.
  2. 2
    Then add eggs.
  3. 3
    Dissolve yeast into 1 cup lukewarm water and add to mixture.
  4. 4
    Sift together flour and salt.
  5. 5
    Add 4 cups to the mixture and blend thoroughly until the dough is smooth.
  6. 6
    Gradually add the balance of the flour. Place dough in a greased bowl.
  7. 7
    Brush with two tablespoons of melted butter.
  8. 8
    Cover tightly.
  9. 9
    Place in refrigerator; use as needed.
  10. 10
    When made into rolls, let dough rise for about 2 hours before baking.
  11. 11
    Bake at 450° for 15 to 20 minutes.

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