Always Perfect Pan Rolls
Instructions:
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 3/4 cup of shortening
- 1 cup of boiling water
- 2 packages of dry yeast
- 1 cup of warm wat er
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 6 to 7 cups of plain flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- Cream the sugar and shortening together and add the boiling water.
- Mix well and set aside to cool.
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
- Add the eggs to the cooled shortening mixture and stir in the yeast mixture.
- Combine 5 cups of flour with the salt, baking powder, and the baking soda.
- Mix well and pour out onto a floured board.
- Knead in the remaining flour until the dough is not sticky.
- Roll out about 1 1/2 inch balls with your hands and place in greased baking pans.
- Put the pans of dough in a warm place and let rise for about 3 hours.
- Bake the rolls for 20 minutes at 400 degrees. Note: The rolls can be kept in the refrigerator until ready to let rise.