Bran Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1/2 c. boiling water
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. wheat bran flakes cereal (I use All-Bran)
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
1 egg, beaten
3 c. all-purpose flour, divided

Preparation

Combine shortening, boiling water, sugar, salt and bran in a medium mixing bowl.
Stir until shortening is melted; cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Add to bran mixture. Add egg and beat well.
Add 1 cup flour and beat well.
Add remaining flour and mix well.
Cover and place in refrigerator overnight.
Punch dough down; divide dough into 24 pieces and shape into rolls.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in
a warm place (85\u00b0), free from drafts, until doubled in size.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
Yield:
2 dozen rolls.