Yeast Rolls

Ingredientes

• 4 1/2 tsp yeast (two packages)
• 1 cup warm water (between 105 and 110°F)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup hot water
• 2 large eggs
• 6 cup all-purpose flour

Preparación

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in warm water. Allow to proof. Approximately 5 minutes

2. 2

   Mix together the remaining ingredients*

3. 3

   Add yeast water to mixture and combine thoroughly

4. 4

   Form into ball, place in oiled bowl and cover.

5. 5

   Allow to rise, until double, in warm environment. Approximately 1 hour. (I use the oven with only the light on, or the microwave. Do not turn heat on in either one.)

6. 6

   Roll dough out to 1/4". Cut into rounds, and brush with melted butter.

7. 7

   Cover and allow to rise again.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 350°

9. 9

   Bake 10 - 12 minutes. Just as the tops begin to turn golden.

10. 10

    Brush with melted butter as soon as you remove them from the oven