Grandma's Dinner Rolls

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 env. active dry yeast
• 1/2 c. plus 1 T. sugar, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1 c. warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
• 1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
• 3/4 t. salt
• 5-1/4 to 5-3/4 c. all-purpose flour, divided

Details

Servings 15
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine yeast and one tablespoon sugar in a large bowl; beat in eggs and warm water with a fork. Let stand for 15 minutes.

With an electric mixer on low speed, beat in remaining sugar, shortening and salt. Add 2 cups flour and beat just until combined; beat on high speed for 3 minutes. With a spoon, stir in as much of remaining flour as possible.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; add any remaining flour and knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. Form into a ball; place in a greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, one to 1-1/2 hours.

Punch down dough; divide into 2 balls and let stand for 10 minutes. On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a 12-inch circle; slice each into 12 wedges. Starting at wide end, roll up each wedge crescent-style. Place rolls point-side down on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly double, 30 to 45 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Serve warm.

Makes 2 dozen.