Yeast Rolls

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. lukewarm water
  • 2 c. hot (very hot) water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 5 Tbsp. Crisco
  • 2 eggs, mixed well
  • 4 to 5 c. flour (sometimes more)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle yeast over 1/4 cup lukewarm water; let stand for a few minutes.
  2. 2
    Pour the hot water over the sugar, salt and Crisco; let stand after mixing until lukewarm.
  3. 3
    Add the beaten eggs, then the yeast.
  4. 4
    Add the flour, a cup at a time, until you have a batter thick enough to knead.
  5. 5
    Knead for about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Put in a large bowl and let rise 1 1/2 hours or until double in size. Cover the bowl with dish towel.
  7. 7
    Work down; shape into rolls or 3 loaves of
  8. 8
    bread.
  9. 9
    Cover and let rise about 1 to 2 hours.
  10. 10
    Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Brush with butter.

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