Homemade Rolls

Step 1

Combine the initial five ingredients (shortening, sugar, salt, yeast, flour) in large bowl and cut with pastry cutter.

Step 2

Beat 2 eggs in a 2 c. measuring cup.

Step 3

Fill cup to 2 cup mark with hot water. Pour over dry mixture.

Step 4

Slowly add 3 c. flour.

Step 5

Cover. Let rise 20 minutes in a warm oven.

Step 6

Pour onto a floured surface.

Step 7

Knead. Flatten with hands into a large pizza shape. Cut with a pizza cutter into 16 slices.

Step 8

Roll up from wide end to a point. Place in greased pans leaving space for rolls to double in size.

Step 9

Can shape like a crescent or lay on the side where swirl shows.

Step 10

Cover. Let rise in warm oven at least 20 min. Remove from oven.

Step 11

Preheat oven to 375F. Bake 20-30 min. depending on how dark you prefer rolls.

Step 12

Enjoy!