Make-Ahead Butterhorns
- 2 (1/4 oz. each) pkg. active dry yeast
- 1/3 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
- 9 c. flour, divided
- 2 c. warm milk (110~ to 115~)
- 1 c. shortening
- 1 c. sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 tsp. salt
- 3 to 4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
- Add 4 cups flour, milk, shortening, sugar, eggs and salt; beat for 2 minutes or until smooth.
- Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured board; knead lightly.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 to 3 hours.
- Punch dough down; divide into four equal parts.
- Roll each into a 9-inch circle; brush with butter.
- Cut each circle into eight pie-shaped wedges; roll up each wedge from wide edge to tip of dough and pinch to seal. Place rolls, tip down, on baking sheets; freeze.
- When frozen, place in freezer bags and keep frozen until needed.
- To bake, place on greased baking sheets; thaw 5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Bake at 375u0b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets and serve immediately or cool on wire racks.
- Yield:
- 32 rolls.
active dry yeast, warm water, flour, warm milk, shortening, sugar, eggs, salt, butter
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=778113 (may not work)