Source:Denise Orme. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Makes 24 servings.
Preparation time: 24 hours
Tips: Prepare dough one day before serving
Out of this World Rolls
Soft and Sweet dinner rolls
Ingredients
Preparation
2 tablespoons active dry yeast (approx. 2 packages)
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup shortening or 1 stick butter (4 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
3 whole eggs, well beaten
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups flour
Butter, softened to spread
1. Soften yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
2. In large bowl, combine shortening (or butter), sugar, beaten eggs, 1 cup warm water and salt. Stir in softened yeast and 2 1/2 cup flour. Beat with hand mixer until smooth and well blended.
3. Add remaining flour, mixing with hands to make soft dough; mix well.
4. Cover and allow to rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
5. Punch dough down and place in refrigerator over night.
Three hours before baking:
6. Roll out by dividing dough in 2 portions. Roll each portion on lightly floured surface to rectangle 1/2 inch thick. Spread with softened butter. Roll jelly roll style and cut in 1 inch slices. Repeat with second portion.
7. Place slices cut-side down in greased muffin cups cover and allow to rise 3 hours.
8. Pre heat oven to 400F degrees about 30 minutes prior to baking time.
9. Bake in 400F degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
NOTES : 1) Recipe makes 24 large dinner rolls. Recipe may be cut in half.
2) Rolls are quite sweet.
