Ingredients
Preparation
1. Combine milk, shortening, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; set aside and allow to cool.
2. Mix yeast with 1/4 cup lukewarm water in a large bowl; set aside until yeast dissolves and little bubbles begin to appear on the surface, about 10 minutes.
3. Pour cooled milk mixture into yeast. Stir in eggs and gradually add flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is too stiff to stir, then use your hands to knead in the flour (dough will be sticky, so grease your hands with a little butter). Brush a small amount of butter on the inside of a large bowl and on one side of a sheet of waxed paper. Place dough in bowl, cover with buttered wax paper, and lay a clean, damp dish towel on top. Set aside to rise until doubled, at least 3 hours.
4. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until elastic, then roll out to 1/2" thickness. Cut dough with a 3" biscuit cutter, dip each round into melted butter, and fold in half. Line up, round edges up, sides touching, in a baking pan. Cover with buttered wax paper and a towel, and set aside to rise, at least 2-1/2 hours.Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Rolls are best served warm.
Yield
makes about 2-1/2 dozen
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: makes about 2-1/2 dozen
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 117
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
20%
Carbohydrates 35.72g
11%
Dietary Fiber < 1g
3%
Saturated Fat 6.96g
34%
Calories 274kcal
13%
Cholesterol 24.69mg
8%
Protein 3.73g
6%
Sodium 133.94mg
5%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
