Yeast Rolls

7 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yeast
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. warm water
  • 1 egg
  • 4 c. plain flour (approximately)

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in 1/4 c. warm water.
  2. 2
    Melt shortening, sugar and salt in 3/4 c. warm water.
  3. 3
    Add egg, also the dissolved yeast to the above mixture.
  4. 4
    Add enough flour to make soft dough.
  5. 5
    Let stand in warm place until twice in size, about 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Punch down and add flour until you can roll.
  7. 7
    Make in desired shape.
  8. 8
    Let rise until twice in size about 1 hour.
  9. 9
    Brush with butter and bake in 400 degree oven about 6 minutes for brown and serve rolls.
  10. 10
    Bake longer if you plan to eat them immediately.
  11. 11
    These rolls are fine for reheating.

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