Tender Dinner Knots

• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 cup warm milk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, egg, sugar, shortening, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn on a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; shape into 32 pieces. To form knots, roll each piece into a 10-in. rope; tie each into a knot and tuck ends under. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. . Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes.
5. Bake at 400u0b0 for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.

active dry yeast, warm water, warm milk, egg, sugar, shortening, salt, allpurpose

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tender-dinner-knots/ (may not work)