Everyday Dinner Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. milk
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 cake compressed yeast
1 Tbsp. lukewarm water
3 1/2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Scald milk.
Add the shortening, salt and sugar; allow to cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; add to mixture. Add the flour to the liquid gradually, mixing well after each addition until a soft dough is formed.
Cover the bowl tightly, set in warm place, and allow to rise until double in bulk.
Turn onto a floured board; knead until the dough can be easily handled and mold into rolls.
Place in a well-greased pan; let rise again until double in bulk.
Bake in a hot oven (375\u00b0) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.