Yeast Rolls
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Yeast Rolls Recipe
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Yeast Rolls (VRP 001)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup scalded milk
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package yeast
- 1 egg
- 3 cups flour
Instructions
- Combine the scalded milk, shortening, sugar, and salt
- Allow to cool to lukewarm by adding the water
- Add the yeast and mix well
- Add the egg and blend well
- Add gradually the flour until dough is well blended and soft
- Place in greased bowl and cover
- Store in refrigerator for at least 2 hours
- Shape chilled dough on well-floured board into 18 clover leaf rolls
- Let rise in warm place until double in size (about 1 - 1 1/2 hours)
- Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for 20 minutes