suemunzlinger's Recipe

Hot Rolls (Simple)

Category: Breads and quick breads

4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups hot tap water
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable shortening


Instructions
1.In the bowl of your mixer, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. mix well. add hot water. Mix on low speed until all combined. Add in shortening and egg, continuing to stir until all blended. Switch to dough hook and add remaining flour. Knead dough for 10 minutes. Dough will be very soft and sticky.
2.Transfer dough to a large greased bowl, turning dough to coat. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm location until doubled in size.
3.Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough into a long log and dived dough evenly into 12/15 pieces. Shape each peice into a ball and place in a greased 9 x 13 pan. Cover with towel and let rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 15-18 minutes, until golden on t