Lunch Lady Roll

By Littlegrams

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. warm water
• 2 Tbl. active dry yeast
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 6 - 8 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 c. shortening, melted
• 1 1/4 c. powdered milk
• 1 Tbl. salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with the sugar; let stand 5 minutes or until frothy. Add two cups of the flour along with the remaining ingredients. Stir together with a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in remaining flour, 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. It will pull away from the sides of the bowl. Use as little flour as possible, so your rolls will be soft. Knead dough, by hand, just a few times in the bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled. Roll out to 1/2'' thick on a lightly floured surface. Spread with 2 Tbl. softened butter. Cut into strips and roll up. Lay seam side down on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter. Yield: 32 large rolls.