MOTHER'S ROLLS

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These golden cloverleaf dinner rolls were one of my mother's specialties. We always looked forward to them on holidays and special occasions. -Patricia Baxter, Great Bend, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until mixture has a spongy texture. Let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 3 portions. Let rest for 5 minutes. Divide each portion into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; place 3 balls in each greased muffin cup., Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.