Easy Yeast Rolls

Description

Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group

• Source: Southern Living, November 2003
• Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 envelopes active dry yeast — (¼-ounce)
• ½ cup warm milk (100°F – 110°F)
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup shortening — melted
• 2 large eggs — beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter — melted and divided

Procedures

1. Combine yeast and ½ cup warm milk in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine yeast mixture, 1 cup milk, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Gradually add 1 cup flour, stirring until smooth.
4. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
5. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
7. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times.
8. Divide dough in half.
9. Roll each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
10. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter.
11. Brush rounds evenly with ¼ cup melted butter, and fold in half.
12. Place rolls in 3 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.
13. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
14. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.
15. Brush with remaining ¼ cup melted butter.