Easy Yeast Rolls

Easy yeast Rolls

Recipe By    :Southern Living, NOVEMBER 2003

2         envelopes  active dry yeast -- (1/4-ounce) 1/2          cup  warm milk (100?-110?) 1               cup  milk 1/2          cup  sugar 1/2          cup  shortening -- melted 2             large  eggs -- beaten 1          teaspoon  salt 5 1/2          cups  all-purpose flour 1/2          cup  butter -- melted and divided

Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm milk in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.

Combine yeast mixture, 1 cup milk, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Gradually add 1 cup flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85?), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Divide dough in half. Roll each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Brush rounds evenly with 1/4 cup melted butter, and fold in half. Place rolls in 3 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85?), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Bake at 375? for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.

Makes 3 dozen Delma

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