Rich Hot Rolls

Name: Rich Hot Rolls
Ingredients: 3/4 c. milk; 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. flour; 2 eggs

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. flour
2 eggs

Directions

1

Scald milk.
2

Add shortening, sugar and salt.
3

Cool to lukewarm.
4

Sprinkle yeast on warm water; stir to dissolve.
5

Add 1 1/2 cups flour to milk mixture; beat well by hand or mixer at low speed for 1 minute.
6

Beat in eggs and yeast.
7

Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that leaves the sides of bowl.
8

Turn on lightly floured board.
9

Knead until smooth and satiny and no longer sticky, 5 to 8 minutes.
10

Place in greased bowl; invert to grease top and cover and let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
11

Punch down; divide in half and shape as desired.