Dewey's Yeast Rolls

By brenda-2

From a family friend.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c milk, scalded
• 2 T sugar
• 2 t salt
• 2 T shortening
• 1 pkg yeast
• 1/2 c warm water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 1/2 c flour

Preparation

Step 1

Mix shortening, sugar & salt into scalded milk; cool.
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c warm water.
Add egg & yeast mixture to cooled milk mixture.
Add flour to above & mix until soft dough forms. Turn out on floured board and knead.
Place kneaded dough in greased bowl, cover & let rise til doubled. Punch down and knead again. Form into rolls. Place in greased baking pan. Cover, place in warm area & allow to double in size. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.