Categories: Breads
Ingredients
- 2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
- 2 cups warm 2% milk (110 to 115 degrees)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tsp. salt
- 10 cups all-purpose flour
Directions
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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, shortening, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and 2 1/2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Pouch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide and shape into 48 balls. Place rolls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Freeze option: Partially bake rolls at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Freeze cooled partially baked rolls in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, place frozen rolls on greased baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.