STEAKHOUSE ROLLS

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Provided by Linda Griffith

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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4 Tbsp margarine
1/3 c butter flavored shortening
3/4 c + 1 tbs. sugar
3 large eggs
4 pkg 1/4 oz, active dry yeast
1/2 c lukewarm water
7 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp salt
1 1/4 c milk

Steps:

1. Combine margarine and shortening with- sugar and beat until light
2. Add eggs slowly, blending well after each.
3. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water until well blended. Make sure water is not too hot.
4. Sift together flour and salt
5. Add half the flour and half the mix to the sugar shortening mixture. Add the yeast
6. Add remainder of flour and milk making a soft dough.
7. Cover dough and let rest for 10 minutes. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
8. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl big enough to hold dough when double in size, turning once to grease the surface of the dough.
9. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size. 2 0r 3 hrs.
10. Roll dough over from 4 sides to knead lightly. Let rise again until double in size. Remove from bowl and on floured surface, shape into 12 rolls.
11. Brush each roll with melted butter or margarine. Let rise in a very warm place for about 25 or 30 minutes until double in size. Do not over rise.
12. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes until both tops and bottoms are golden brown. Remove from oven and brush top and bottoms with melted butter or margarine.