Make-Ahead Butterhorns

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Add 4 cups flour, milk, shortening, sugar, eggs and salt; beat for 2 minutes or until smooth.
3. 3
   Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead lightly.
4. 4
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
5. 5
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.
6. 6
   Punch dough down; divide into four equal parts.
7. 7
   Roll each into a 9-inch circle; brush with butter.
8. 8
   Cut each circle into eight pie-shaped wedges; roll up each wedge from wide edge to tip of dough and pinch to seal. Place rolls, tip down, on baking sheets; freeze.
9. 9
   When frozen, place in freezer bags and keep frozen until needed.
10. 10
    To bake, place on greased baking sheets; thaw 5 hours or until doubled in size.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets and serve immediately or cool on wire racks.
12. 12
    Yield:
13. 13
    32 rolls.