Rolls

8 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. yeast
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 1/2 c. sifted flour (all-purpose)

Directions

  1. 1
    Put shortening and milk in saucepan; let heat until shortening melts.
  2. 2
    (We use oleomargarine.)
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and let cool. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in water.
  4. 4
    Add sugar and salt.
  5. 5
    Add the cooked milk mixture and the beaten eggs (whole), then sifted flour.
  6. 6
    Mix well.
  7. 7
    Cover the bowl with cloth or waxed paper.
  8. 8
    Let rise until double in bulk.
  9. 9
    Turn on lightly floured board and knead lightly.
  10. 10
    Roll out 1/4-inch thin.
  11. 11
    Spread with melted butter and fold over to make two layers.
  12. 12
    Cut in shapes.
  13. 13
    Place about 1/2-inch apart to rise in greased pans.
  14. 14
    Let rise again until double in bulk (about 2 hours).
  15. 15
    Bake in medium oven at 350° for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  16. 16
    This will make 40 extra large rolls.

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