Sweet rolls

Sweet rolls

Ingredients/Components

• milk - 2 c
• shortening - 1/2 c
• sugar - 1/2 c
• yeast cakes - 2 item
• very warm water - 1/2 c
• egg - 1 item
• salt - 2 tsp
• flour - 8 c

How to make sweet rolls:

Scald the 2 cups of milk; pour over shortening and sugar in a bowl. Stir until shortening is melted, then take the 1/2 cup warm water; put yeast into the warm water in the cup. Stir, then add to mixture in the bowl. Then add egg (well beaten), then add flour and salt. Mix well; turn out on counter and knead 5 to 8 times. Put mixture back into bowl; let rise to double its size, then punch down and make into rolls or loaves of bread. Cover; let rise for 1 to 2 hours, then bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.

Can make into cinnamon rolls also: After raised the first time, roll dough out flat to 1/4 inch thick. Spread butter on, then sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, then slice in about 1/2 inch thick pieces. Put into square 9 x 13-inch pan. Let rise 1 to 2 hours, then bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Lunch/snacks, Breakfast.