Yeast Rolls
Yeast Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 packet (1/4 oz) Rapid Rise yeast
- 1 cup warm water 105-115°F
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 eggs beaten
- 6 cups sifted flour about, enough to make a stiff dough
For cinnamon rolls
- butter
- cinnamon
- brown sugar
- pecans
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- Mix the shortening, sugar and boiling water and let cool. Add the eggs.
- Mix all together and add about 6 cups sifted flour, enough to make a stiff dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
For dinner rolls
- Roll out rolls and let rise.
- Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
For cinnamon rolls
- Roll out, spread with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans.
- Roll up, seal edge and ends, slice and place in pan.
- Let rise and bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.
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