ENGLISH BATTER BUNS

English Batter Buns image

Since receiving this easy-to-prepare recipe from a dear friend, I've made these rolls often for the holidays. -Geraldine West, Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounces each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup shortening
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Melted butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the shortening, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Stir batter vigorously for 25 strokes (dough will be slightly sticky). Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups. Tap pans to settle the batter. Cover and let rise until batter reaches tops of cups, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°., Bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.