homemade pan rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 3/4 cups bread flour, divided
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees f/50 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 18 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, sugar, shortening, salt and yeast. add water, milk and egg. beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough comes together.
• turn the dough out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. place in greased bowl and turn greased side up. cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. dough is ready if indention remains when touched.
• turn dough out a lightly floured surface and divide in half; cut each half into 24 pieces. form the pieces into rounds. place the rolls close together in two lightly greased 9 inch round cake pans. brush with melted butter. cover and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until doubled. cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.