Yeast Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 375°, moderately hot.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine shortening, salt, sugar and instant dry milk; add boiling water and stir until shortening melts.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Dissolve yeast in warm water according to package directions.
5. 5
   Stir into cooled first mixture.
6. 6
   Stir in eggs, beaten to a froth.
7. 7
   Stir in about 1 cup flour and blend thoroughly.
8. 8
   Add remaining flour and beat vigorously until batter is smooth.
9. 9
   Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until double in bulk (about 1 hour).
10. 10
    Cut down dough and mix again until very smooth.
11. 11
    Shape in muffin tins.
12. 12
    Let rise about 50 minutes.
13. 13
    Makes about 1 1/2 dozen medium-size rolls.