Heavenly Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Add milk, sugar, shortening and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth.
3. 3
   Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Add baking powder, baking soda, salt and enough remaining flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
6. 6
   Turn onto a heavily floured surface; pat to 1/2 inches thickness.
7. 7
   Cut with a biscuit cutter or drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto greased baking sheets.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    Brush tops with butter if desired.
11. 11
    Dough may be refrigerated up to 3 days.
12. 12
    Punch down each day.
13. 13
    Notes from me: I use rapid rise yeast and powdered milk for this, so I put the 4 cups of flour, dry yeast, sugar and 1 cup milk powder in the mixer, and add 4 1/4 cups hot water.
14. 14
    Proceed as directed.
15. 15
    My favorite method for forming these rolls is the drop method above.
16. 16
    I spray a 1/4 cup measuring cup with cooking spray and use it to scoop the dough straight out of the bowl.