Heavenly Dinner Rolls

Name: Heavenly Dinner Rolls
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup shortening; 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; Melted butter, optional

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Melted butter, optional

Directions

1

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, shortening and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt and enough remaining flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Turn onto a heavily floured surface; pat to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter or drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased
2

. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush tops with butter if desired. Dough may be refrigerated up to 3 days. Punch down each day.