Hurry-Up Batter Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and yeast.
2. 2
   In saucepan, heat milk, Crisco, sugar and salt just until warm (115° to 120°), stirring until Crisco almost melts; add to dry mixture. Add egg.
3. 3
   Beat with electric mixer at low speed for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.
4. 4
   Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
5. 5
   By hand, beat in remaining flour until batter is thoroughly mixed.
6. 6
   Cover; let rise until double, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Stir down and beat thoroughly with wooden spoon.
8. 8
   Let rest 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Drop batter by tablespoon into greased muffin pans, filling half full.
10. 10
    Cover; let rise until double, about 30 minutes.
11. 11
    Preheat oven to 400°.
12. 12
    (Optional: Brush tops lightly with melted Crisco; sprinkle with poppy seed.) Bake at 400° until done, 12 to 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Makes 18 to 20 rolls.