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Homemade Dinner Rolls Recipe

This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe makes light and delicious dinner rolls like grandma used to make that go well with virtually any meal!

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This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe makes light and delicious dinner rolls like grandma used to make that go well with virtually any meal!

Ingredients

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3 heaping Tbsp. shortening
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar, less 1 Tbsp.
1 cup hot water
6 cups flour
1 cup warm water (110° – 115°)
2 pkgs. or 2 Tbsp. yeast

Instructions

  1. Combine shortening, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
  2. Pour hot water over the mixture and stir until the shortening melts.
  3. Add enough flour to make a paste.
  4. Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water.
  5. Add to bowl.
  6. Mix in the remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead the dough well.
  7. Place in a bowl and cover with a damp towel; let rise.
  8. When doubled, punch dough down and roll to 1/2 inch thickness.
  9. Cut with a cookie cutter and place on greased pans about 1/2 inch apart.
  10. Let rise until doubled.
  11. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 3 dozen.