Homemade Rolls

Name: Homemade Rolls
Ingredients: 5 c. flour (I have better results with self-rising); 2 tsp. salt (leave off if using self-rising flour); 1 heaping Tbsp. sugar; 3 level Tbsp. shortening; 1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled; 1 c. warm water; 2 packets Fleischmann's yeast

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

5 c. flour (I have better results with self-rising)
2 tsp. salt (leave off if using self-rising flour)
1 heaping Tbsp. sugar
3 level Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk, scalded and cooled
1 c. warm water
2 packets Fleischmann's yeast

Directions

1

Dissolve the yeast in warm water; add the scalded, cooled milk. Sift 2 1/2 cups flour in bowl; add sugar and salt (if using plain flour).
2

Cut in shortening.
3

Add the yeast mixture; beat vigorously until smooth and bubbly.
4

Add rest of flour, making a firm dough easily handled without sticking.
5

Mold as desired.
6

Let stand in a warm place until double in bulk, which should be about 30 to 40 minutes.
7

Bake in medium oven (400°) for 20 minutes or until brown. Um-Um-m-m-m-m- Good!