Hot Rolls

Name: Hot Rolls
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. scalded milk (set to cool); 1/2 c. shortening; 4 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. sugar; 6 to 7 c. flour (about); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water and 1 tsp. sugar

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. scalded milk (set to cool)
1/2 c. shortening
4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. sugar
6 to 7 c. flour (about)
2 eggs, beaten
1 pkg. yeast, dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water and 1 tsp. sugar

Directions

1

Prepare yeast and set aside to double.
2

Add all ingredients to cool milk and mix well.
3

Add yeast mixture and mix.
4

Pour out on well floured board.
5

Knead well (about 8 minutes).
6

Place in well-greased bowl and pat the top of the dough with shortening. Cover; let rise 1 hour and 15 minutes in a warm place until double.
7

Knead down and make into rolls.
8

Cover and let rise about 1 hour.
9

Bake in hot oven (375°) for 18 to 20 minutes.
10

Serve with butter while hot.
11

Makes about 4 dozen.