INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 ounce active dry yeast (one pkg)
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk , scalded
  • 1 egg , slightly beaten
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sift if desired)
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter , melted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soften yeast in the warm water, and set aside for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine sugar, shortening, and salt and stir into milk.
  3. Cool to lukewarm, and then add the yeast mixture, egg,and 2 1/2 cups of the flour and beat well.
  4. Add enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  5. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down.
  7. Turn out and shape into rolls.
  8. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
  9. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Brush with melted butter.