Parker House Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. lukewarm milk
6 Tbsp. melted shortening
1 pkg. yeast
6 c. flour
1 c. lukewarm water
1 Tbsp. salt
5 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

To milk, add sugar and salt.
To water, add the yeast and let it set until yeast is dissolved.
Mix the water and milk mixture. Add 3 cups of flour and beat until smooth.
Add melted shortening. Add some flour and beat until smooth.
Place remaining flour onto board.
Dump dough into flour and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
Place dough in a greased, large bowl.
Let rise in a warm place about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down.
Roll dough and shape into rolls.
Place on a large baking sheet.
Let rise until almost doubled.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown.