Perfected Rolls

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1 c. warm water
  • 1 c. vegetable shortening (Crisco)
  • 2 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 9 to 9 1/2 c. flour (plain or all-purpose)

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in 1 cup of warm water.
  2. 2
    In large mixing bowl with dough hook, beat together shortening, 2 cups water, salt, sugar and 6 cups of flour until not so lumpy.
  3. 3
    Add yeast, water and beat in 3 to 3 1/2 more cups of flour.
  4. 4
    Mix well.
  5. 5
    Cover dough with damp cloth and let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  6. 6
    Turn out on floured board and roll about 1/2 inch thick. Cut or shape as desired.
  7. 7
    Melted margarine may be put on the rolls.
  8. 8
    Let rise second time for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled. Bake at 400° for 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Makes 6 dozen.

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