Hamburger Buns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 1/4 to 5 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening

Preparation

Soak yeast in 1/2 cup warm water (105\u00b0 to 115\u00b0).
Combine milk, sugar and salt.
Beat in shortening-yeast mixture and 2 cups flour with mixer.
Add remaining flour and mix in.
Knead 5 to 10 minutes until smooth.
Cover and let raise until double, 30 to 40 minutes. Punch down.
Shape into rolls or hamburger buns.
Place on well-greased baking sheet.
Let rise 30 to 40 minutes.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Yields 3 dozen dinner size rolls or 1 1/2 dozen hamburger buns.