Rolls

 

1 ¾ c. milk

¼ c. shortening or oil

¼ c. sugar

1 t. salt

1 c. flour + 3-4 c. flour

1 pkg. (2 ½ t.) yeast

 

Heat milk until warm.  Add all ingredients except additional flour and mix.  Wait a couple of minutes for the yeast to get started.  Add remaining flour.  Knead until smooth.  Let rise until doubled (45 min. – 1 hour.)  Shape.  (may be frozen for baking later.)  Let rise again.  (30 min.)  Bake at 375 deg for about 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

 

 

Optional substitution:  For whole wheat rolls substitute 2 c. of regular flour with whole wheat  flour.