Lucille'S Dinner Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in cooled milk.
2. 2
   Add salt, shortening, sugar and water.
3. 3
   Add flour, a little at a time, mix well after each addition.
4. 4
   Turn onto floured board and knead until smooth.
5. 5
   Cover with warm damp towel.
6. 6
   Let rise until double.
7. 7
   Roll 1/3-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch circles.
8. 8
   Crease middle with dull knife.
9. 9
   Brush with butter; fold along crease.
10. 10
    Place close together in well-greased baking sheet.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise to treble size. Bake at 450° for 15 to 18 minutes.
12. 12
    Makes 24 rolls.
13. 13
    You may use bread machine's dough cycle.