Rich Rolls
- 1 c. scalded milk
- 1/3 c. shortening (part or all can be butter)
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 cakes yeast
- 1/4 c. lukewarm water
- 5 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 beaten eggs
- Combine scalded milk, shortening, sugar and salt.
- Cool to lukewarm.
- Soften yeast in lukewarm water; stir and combine with cooled milk mixture.
- Add about half the flour and beaten eggs and beat well.
- Add enough of remaining flour to make a soft dough and mix thoroughly.
- Turn out on lightly floured board and knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and satiny.
- Place dough in warm greased bowl; brush surface lightly with melted shortening or butter.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place, 80u0b0 to 85u0b0, about 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
- Turn out on board and shape into rolls.
- Place on greased baking sheet.
- Cover and let rise 1/2 to 3/4 hour or until doubled in size.
- Brush with melted butter. Bake in moderate oven, 375u0b0, for 15 to 20 minutes.
milk, shortening, sugar, salt, cakes yeast, water, flour, eggs
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=837241 (may not work)