Onion Batter Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1 1/4 c. warm water
2 Tbsp. soft shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. instant minced onion
3 c. sifted enriched flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add shortening, salt, sugar, onion and half the flour.
Beat 2 minutes medium speed on mixer. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently.
Add remaining flour; blend in with spoon until smooth.
Scrape batter from sides of bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (about 30 minutes).
Stir down batter.
Spoon batter evenly into grease muffin pan, filling half full.
Let rise in warm place until batter reaches 1/2 inch from top of pans (about 40 minutes).
Bake in moderate oven at 375\u00b0 for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on size of pans, or until brown.
To test, tap top crust; it should sound hollow.
Immediately remove from pans to rack.
Brush tops with melted butter or shortening.
Do not place in direct draft.
Makes 9 to 12 rolls.