Bowknot Hot Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. water
1 egg
1 c. milk, scalded
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Preparation

Mix yeast in warm water.
Set aside.
Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt; mix well.
Add 1 1/2 cups flour.
Beat well. Add yeast and egg.
Gradually add remaining flour, forming soft dough.
Place in greased bowl.
Cover and let rise until double (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours).
Knead and pinch off a small amount of dough.
Roll a strip about 6-inches long.
Tie in bowknot.
Bake in preheated oven at 450\u00b0.