Southern Rolls

Name: Southern Rolls
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 1/3 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 3 eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup shortening, melted; 1/3 cup warm milk (105° to 115°); 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; Butter or margarine, melted

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1/3 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup shortening, melted
1/3 cup warm milk (105° to 115°)
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Butter or margarine, melted

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; stir well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2

Combine remaining sugar, eggs, shortening, milk, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add yeast mixture, stirring well. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
3

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and let rest 5 minutes.
4

Lightly grease muffin pans. Shape dough into 2-inch balls; place 1 ball in each muffin cup. Cover and repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with melted butter.