Batter Yeast Rolls

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BATTER YEAST ROLLS



1-1/2 C. water at about 110-115 degrees

2 pkgs dry yeast (2 tsp.)

4. C. flour

1/4 C. sugar

1-1/2 tsp. salt

1 egg

1/3 C. shortening or butter



Pour warm water into mixer bowl. Add yeast & stir. Let stand till yeast dissolves. Gently beat in the egg. DO NOT OMIT THIS NEXT STEP--it is the secret to the incredible lightness of these rolls: Cut shortening into flour/sugar/salt mixture.



Now, add half the stuff to the liquid in the mixer bowl. Beat at MED speed for 2 min. This allows gluten to form. Stop mixer, and stir in remaining flour-stuff by hand for 1-1/2 min.



Cover. Let rise for 30 min, or until double.



Grease 18 muffin cups. Stir down batter in 20-25 strokes. Divide batter into muffing cups. Let rise until rolls start to form a puffy cap. (This will take about 20-30 min.)



Bake 10-15 min at 400 degrees. Rolls are done when tops are slightly brown. Don't let them get too brown, or they will be dry.