Plain Rolls
Scald – 3/4 cup milk
Stir in – 1/4 cup sugar
2-1/4 tsp. salt
4-1/2 tbsp. shortening
Cool to lukewarm.
Measure into bowl — 3/4 cup warm (not hot) water.
Sprinkle or crumble in — 1 package or cake yeast.
Stir until dissolved. Stir in lukewarm milk mixture.
Add — 2-1/4 cups sifted enriched flour.
Beat until smooth.
Stir in additional — 2-1/4 cups sifted enriched flour (about).
Turn out on lightly floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic.
Place in greased bowl; brush with shortening.
Cover. Let rise in warm place, free from draft. until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch down and turn out on lightly floured board.
Form into desired shape rolls.
