Small Family Dinner Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. soft shortening
1 c. warm water (not hot)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
poppy or sesame seeds

Preparation

In large Tupperware mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water; stir in sugar, salt and half the flour.
Beat until smooth.
Add egg and shortening.
Beat in remaining flour until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with paddle scraper.
Seal.
Let rise in a warm place until double in size.
Punch down dough.
Turn out on pastry sheet.
Press dough flat.
Cut with cutter or shape cloverleaf. Place in tins.
Let rise again.
Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with seed if desired.
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes.