DUGGAR HOMEMADE YEAST ROLLS

Duggar Homemade Yeast Rolls image

Provided by SarahBeth

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 rolls, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
5 cups flour, plus flour for kneading (divided 2 cups and three cups)
2 eggs
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Combine the shortening, sugar, salt, yeast, and 2 cups of the flour in a large bowl and cut with a pastry cutter.
Beat 2 eggs in a 2-cup measuring cup, then fill cup to the 2-cup mark with hot water; pour over the dry mixture.
Slowly knead in the remaining 3 cups flour until dough is a smooth elastic consistency.
Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 20 minutes in a warm oven. Then pour the dough onto a floured surface.
Knead. Flatten with hands into a large pizza shape. Cut with pizza cutter into 16 triangle-shaped slices.
Roll up from the wide end to the point. Place the rolls in two greased 9x13-inch pans, bending into crescent shapes and leaving space for the rolls to double in size.
Let rise in a warm (but not hot!) oven at least 20 minutes or until doubled.
Remove from oven.
Preheat oven to 375°F Bake the rolls for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on how brown you prefer.
When done, immediately brush with the melted butter.