Icebox Rolls

Instructions

Prepare

  • 1 cup, 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 package yeast (1/4oz)
  • 1t sugar

Melt shortening in 1C water. Do not boil!

Remove from heat, let stand until room temperature. Stir together yeast, 1/2C water, and sugar. Let yeast activate for 5 mins or until blooming.

Combine

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1t salt
  • 5 cups flour

Beat eggs at medium speed. Add sugar and salt to taste. Add the water/shortening mixture and yeast mixture. Reduce speed to low, and gradually integrate flour, beating until blended. Cover and chill for 12 hours (keeps up to 5 days in a sealed container).

Cut and rise

Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2.5 inch rounds. Make a crease across the middle of each and fold in half. Gently press edges to seal. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 1.5 hours or until doubled in bulk.

Bake

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Brush with melted butter before baking. Bake in a preheated oven at 400deg for 15 minutes.