Molasses Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. water
1/4 c. shortening
1 pkg. yeast
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. molasses
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
4 1/2 c. sifted flour (more or less)

Preparation

In saucepan, add 1/2 cup water and shortenings until melted. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.
Add to fat mixture with milk and molasses.
Stir in salt and soda; beat in gradually enough flour to make soft dough.
Let rise until doubled.
Shape into 24 balls and put into two greased 9-inch round pans.
Let rise until doubled.
Brush with a little molasses. Bake at 425\u00b0 about 20 minutes.
Makes 2 dozen.