Kit's Homemade Rolls.

Kit's Homemade Rolls

2 packages yeast
1 cup warm water
1 pinch of sugar (for testing)
1 cup Crisco shortening
1 cup sugar
1 TSP salt
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs, slightly beaten
6 cups all purpose flour (do not sift)
1 stick butter, melted (divided, reserved for basting)

Dissolve the yeast in warm water, stir, add pinch of sugar to determine if yeast is active.

In mixer, cream shortening, sugar, and salt until mixed. Turn mixer to low setting; add boiling water. When mixed, add beaten eggs and yeast/water mixture. Measure flour onto waxed paper. Use wax paper as a funnel to slowly add flour into the mixture. Mix well on a medium for a minute or so until combined. Place a damp towel over the top of the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.

Roll out dough onto lightly floured surface to half-inch thickness. Use a 1.5 inch diameter biscuit cutter to cut into rounds. Place rolls, barely touching, in greased 9X13 foil baking pans. Baste with half the butter. Cover with dry kitchen towels and let rise again at room temperature, approximately 2-3 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake rolls for 18 minutes or until slightly brown on top. Baste again with butter and let cool. Makes approximately 7-8 dozen..

To freeze rolls, wrap pans in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil. Place inside a plastic bag. To reheat, let thaw and bake at 350 for 5-10 minutes.