PILLOW-SOFT DINNER ROLLS

Pillow-Soft Dinner Rolls image

The dough for these rolls has a nice texture and is simple to shape. The recipe came from an old church cookbook. -Norma Harder, Weyakwin, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes (dough will be sticky). 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 24 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.