Dinner Rolls

Contributed by Ann Fugere

½ c. water

½ c. shortening

2 TBS yeast

2 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

2 eggs

1 ½ c. scalded milk

6 to 7 c. flour

½ c. sugar

Mix the warm water, yeast, and teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl. Set aside near warm oven to bubble. This lets you know that the yeast is alive. If it doesn’t bubble or begin to expand, start a new batch.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, shortening, and salt. Scald the milk in a saucepan by cooking on high heat until it begins to bubble on the sides. Add milk to the sugar and shortening mixture. Add two cups of flour and begin mixing with the mixer. Add the 2 eggs and mix well. Mix in the yeast mixture and mix for about 10 minutes. Continue adding the flour until the dough is slightly sticky but not too sticky.

Grease a large bowl to turn the dough into. Let rise until double. Punch down and form the dough into desired shape. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees.