Yeast Rolls
A home-kitchen version of yeast rolls, written step by step so it's easy to follow that comes together with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 5 c. flour
- 2 pkg. dry yeast
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 2 c. milk
- 1/3 c. equally mixed parts melted margarine and vegetable oil
Method
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (warm to touch) with 1 teaspoon sugar.
Set aside.
Measure unsifted flour into the mixing bowl.
Set aside.
Combine remaining sugar and salt.
Set aside. Bring milk to boil over medium heat.
Remove from heat and add sugar and salt.
Stir well.
Simmer until warm.
Add eggs and yeast.
Stir well.
Pour into flour, a little at a time.
After mixing, add shortening.
Mix well.
(Dough will be sticky.)
Knead until smooth.
Add flour to smooth out stickiness.
Knead for about 5 minutes.
Let stand in covered pan until it has risen until double in size, about 1 1/2 hours at room temperature.
Roll out into rolls or cut out shapes.
Place rolls on a greased pan, then let them rise again (2 hours).
Bake at 400° until they are brown. Makes about 24.
