Homemade Rolls

Name: Homemade Rolls
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 package dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 egg, slightly beaten

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup boiling water
1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

1

Combine shortening, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour boiling water over shortening mixture, stirring until shortening melts and sugar dissolves. Cool to 105° to 115°.
2

Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir well. Let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 cup flour to shortening mixture; stir well. Add yeast mixture, egg, and remaining flour, stirring until blended.
3

Turn dough out on a floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 55 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
4

Punch dough down, and shape into 1-inch balls. Place 1/2 inch apart in a greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes.