ICEBOX ROLLS

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I remember my mom making these rolls almost every Saturday so they'd be ready to bake on Sunday for company or someone just dropping by. Although they take a little time to prepare, they're really not all that difficult to make. And there's nothing in the stores that can compare to them! -Jean Fox, Welch, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 36 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup sugar
8-1/2 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (110°-115°). In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup boiling water and shortening. Add remaining (room-temperature) water, eggs, salt, sugar and yeast mixture., Stir in 1 cup of flour at a time, mixing well after each addition, until a soft dough forms. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into nine portions. Divide and shape each portion into 12 balls. Place 3 balls in each cup of 3 greased muffin tins. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Brush rolls with half of melted butter; bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.