Monday, November 2, 2009

BROWN N' SERVE ROLLS

2 pkgs active dry yeast
3/4 cup lukewarm water
1 1/2 cups milk or water
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup melted shortening or oil
6 cups all-purpose flour

Sprinkle yeast over water; let stand 10 minutes until bubbly. Heat milk to warm. Add sugar, oil and salt. Add to yeast. Stir in 3 cups flour. Beat at medium until batter drips like strings (6-8 minutes). Stir in remaining flour; gradually adding until dough forms a mass. Knead. Shape into rolls and let rise until double. Bake at 275 degrees for 15 minutes. Store in fridge or freezer until ready to bake. To serve - brown at 400 degrees. Make 24 rolls.