My Favorite Dinner Roll

Name: My Favorite Dinner Roll
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 1 c. boiling water; 1/3 c. vegetable shortening; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 1/2 c. dry milk; 3 1/2 to 4 c. all-purpose flour

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. boiling water
1/3 c. vegetable shortening
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. dry milk
3 1/2 to 4 c. all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Soften yeast in the 1/4 cup warm water.
2

Combine boiling water, shortening, sugar and salt.
3

Cool to lukewarm and add yeast.
4

Stir in beaten egg.
5

Add dry milk.
6

Beat in as much flour as possible and then continue to add enough to make a soft dough, kneading 8 to 10 minutes.
7

Put into a large bowl that has been oiled, turning dough to coat it all over.
8

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°) until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.