Basic Roll Dough - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk, scalded
1 slightly beaten egg
3 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Soften yeast in warm water.
Cool milk to lukewarm.
Add softened yeast, egg and 2 cups of flour.
Beat well.
Gradually add remaining flour or enough to make dough soft.
Cover and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Roll 1/4-inch thick.
Cut rounds of dough with a 1 3/4-inch cutter. Shape in small balls.
Brush each with butter.
Cover and let double (25 to 30 minutes).
Bake at 400\u00b0 for about 10 to 15 minutes.