Party Poppy Seed Rolls

• 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 packages dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Set aside.
2. Heat milk, sugar, and shortening in a small saucepan to 120u0b0 to 130u0b0. Gradually add to flour mixture, beating well. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85u0b0), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4. Punch dough down; divide into 24 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, and place on buttered baking sheets; press clown lightly with fingertips to resemble a bun. Brush rolls with melted butter, and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Cover and repeat rising procedure 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
5. Bake at 400u0b0 for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately. Cool completely. Split and use as party sandwich buns.

flour, yeast, salt, milk, sugar, shortening, butter, poppy seeds

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/party-poppy-seed-rolls (may not work)