Dinner Rolls

From Leslie Ellis

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 t. active dry yeast
• 1/2 c. warm water (110 degrees F)
• 2 c. warm milk (110 degrees F)
• 6 T. shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 7 c. all-purpose flour

Instructions

1.     In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

2.     Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

3.     Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.