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

Directions

 * 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.