Rich Hot Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
4 1/2 to 4 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 eggs

Preparation

Scald milk.
Add shortening, sugar and salt.
Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast on warm water.
Stir to dissolve.
Add 1 1/2 cups flour to milk mixture.
Beat with electric mixer at low speed 1 minute.
Beat in eggs and yeast.
Gradually stir in enough flour, a little at a time, to make soft dough that leaves side of bowl. Turn onto lightly floured board.
Knead until smooth (5 to 8 minutes).
Place in greased bowl.
Turn to grease top.
Cover and let rise until double (1 to 1 1/2 hours).
Punch down and turn onto board.
Divide in half and shape as desired.
Brush top with melted butter.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.