Homemade Pan Rolls

Well as you can probably tell tonight's supper consists of Fresh buns and Home made soup with apple muffins for dessert.

Homemade Pan Rolls

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Ingredients

3 3/4 cups bread flour, divided
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
1/2 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F/50 degrees C)
1/2 cup warm milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted

 

Directions
In a large bowl mix together 1/2 cup water 2 tsp sugar and yeast.  Let stand for about 20 minutes.

Then add milk, sugar, shortening, salt and egg  and 2 cups of flour. Beat with electric mixer on low speed for about 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until the dough comes together.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Dough is ready if indention remains when touched.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half; cut each half into 24 pieces. Form the pieces into rounds. Place the rolls close together in two lightly greased 9 inch round cake pans. Brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise in warm place about 30 minutes or until doubled. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, until golden brown.