Cooking for a Crowd Recipes

Heavenly Dinner Rolls

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Yield: about 5 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 4 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 7 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Melted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, shortening and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours.
  2. Grease baking sheets.
  3. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt and enough remaining flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Turn onto a heavily floured surface; pat to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter or drop by 1/4 cupsful onto greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
  5. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  6. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  7. Brush tops with butter if desired.

Notes

Dough may be refrigerated up to 3 days. Punch down each day.



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