Sweet Bread Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups of flour and the yeast.
2. 2
   In a saucepan heat together milk, sugar, shortening and salt just until warm, stirring constantly until shortening almost melts. Add the lukewarm liquid to the dry mixture in the mixer bowl.
3. 3
   Add the eggs.
4. 4
   Beat with mixer.
5. 5
   By hand, stir in most of the flour. Knead in remaining flour.
6. 6
   Place in a lightly greased bowl.
7. 7
   Turn once to grease the surface.
8. 8
   Cover bowl with damp cloth.
9. 9
   Let rise until double.
10. 10
    When dough has doubled in size, about 1 1/4 hours, punch down, divide the dough and shape into cloverleaf balls. Place in greased muffin tins.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise another 60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
12. 12
    Bake at 375°
13. 13
    for 35 to 40 minutes.
14. 14
    Brush with melted butter.