SOFT YEAST PAN ROLLS

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Want to do something special for a good friend or neighbor? Bake them a pan of these melt-in-your-mouth rolls!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 27 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, salt and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Add boiling water; cool to 110°-115°. Add eggs and yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 thirds. Divide each portion into nine pieces; shape into balls. Place in three greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.