Norwegian Rolls

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups scalded milk
 * ½ cup shortening
 * ½ cup granulated sugar
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 2 packages dry yeast
 * ½ teaspoon sugar
 * 3 eggs, beaten
 * 7 cups flour, divided into 6 cups + 1 cup

Directions

 * 1) Add shortening, sugar and salt to scalded milk then allow to cool.
 * 2) Dissolve yeast and ½ teaspoon sugar in warm water.
 * 3) Add eggs and yeast to milk mixture.
 * 4) Beat in 6 cups flour a little at a time.
 * 5) When dough can be handled, turn out on floured surface and knead using reserved 1 cup flour until smooth and elastic.
 * 6) Place in a greased bowl and let rise covered for 20 minutes.
 * 7) Punch down and let rise 20 more minutes.
 * 8) Roll into balls and arrange in greased muffin tins (3 per cup)
 * 9) Allow to rise 20 minutes.
 * 10) Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
 * 11) Brush with melted butter when done.