Pillow-Soft Dinner Rolls

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 cups warm milk (1100 to 115°)
• 6 tbs shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 7-7 1/2 cups flour

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 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.

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 one hour.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.