Homemade Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine milk, boiling water, sugar, salt and shortening; cool to lukewarm.
2. 2
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
3. 3
   Add to milk mixture with eggs.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Add 4 cups of flour and beat well.
6. 6
   Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
9. 9
   Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch cutter. Brush tops of rolls with melted butter.
10. 10
    Place in a lightly greased baking pan and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° for 15 to 20 minutes or until done well.
12. 12
    Yields about 3 dozen.