MOM'S HOT ROLLS

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Provided by puppitypup

Time 16h15m

Yield 3 dozen, 24-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup shortening, butter flavored
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup sugar
4 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (1 packet)
1 pinch sugar
1/2 cup warm water (not hot)
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Heat milk and shortening in large bowl in microwave until shortening melts.
Meanwhile, dissolve yeast and pinch of sugar into warm water.
In a smaller bowl, whisk the salt, soda, sugar and first portion of flour.
Stir in half the flour mixture into the milk mixture. Stir in the yeast mixture, then stir in the remaining flour.
Let rise 1 1/2 hour in a warm place covered with a damp dish towel.
Whisk together baking powder and last portion flour. Stir into the batter.
Cover bowl with a plate and let rise in refrigerator 12-24 hours.
Shape rolls (see two options below) and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes or until done.
PARKERHOUSE METHOD.
Roll dough out on floured board to about 3/8" thick. Place on cookie sheet and brush with melted butter. Fold each one almost in half.
CLOVERLEAF METHOD.
By hand, shape dough into 1" balls, dip in melted butter and place 3 per hole in a greased muffin tin.
Put remaining dough back into fridge and use within the next few days. Makes great cinnamon rolls too.