Refrigerator Yeast Rolls

Name: Refrigerator Yeast Rolls
Ingredients: 1 c. shortening; 2 (1/4 oz.) envelopes active dry yeast; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. warm water; 2 tsp. salt; 6 c. all-purpose flour; 1 c. boiling water; 1/4 c. melted butter; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

9 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
2 (1/4 oz.) envelopes active dry yeast
1 c. sugar
1 c. warm water
2 tsp. salt
6 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. boiling water
1/4 c. melted butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1

Combine shortening, salt, butter and sugar in large bowl.
2

Stir in 1 cup boiling water.
3

Cool.
4

Stir in eggs.
5

Combine yeast and 1 cup warm water in a 1-cup measuring cup.
6

Let stand five minutes. Stir into egg mixture.
7

Gradually add flour, stirring until blended.
8

Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
9

Pinch off 1/3 of dough.
10

Cover and chill remaining dough up to 5 days, if desired. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
11

Cut with 2-inch round cutter.
12

Place 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
13

Brush with melted butter.
14

Let rise at room temperature for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
15

Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
16

Yield:
17

About 1 1/2 dozen per portion.