Basic Rolls

From Where’s Mom cookbook and Margo Weaver

1 Tb yeast                                         
¼ c warm water                                 

1 c scalded milk                                

¼ c shortening, marg or butter 

1/3 c sugar

1 t salt

2 beaten eggs

4 ½ c flour

Dissolve yeast in water; set aside until bubbly.  Pour warm milk over sugar, salt and shortening; stir until well blended.  Add yeast mixture, stir to blend.  Add eggs, mix well.  Cool.  Stir in flour  and knead for about 5 minutes.  Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).  Punch dough down and form into rolls of desired shape.  Place rolls on greased cookie sheet or in greased muffin tins; cover and let rise until doubled again, about 1 hour.  Bake at 375 for 15-18 minutes.

Note:  Margo suggests a little less flour (4 c) and baking at 350.