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Heavenly Dinner Rolls

Name: Heavenly Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup shortening; 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; Melted butter, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.

Makes

about 5 dozen

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

Several years ago, I entered this recipe in a contest sponsored by a local newspaper and was awarded a first prize! Your family and friends will give these fluffy rolls high honors, too!—Joan Priefert, Overland Park, Kansas

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Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Melted butter, optional

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, sugar, shortening and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Add baking powder, baking soda, salt and enough remaining flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Turn onto a heavily floured surface; pat to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a biscuit cutter or drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush tops with butter if desired. Dough may be refrigerated up to 3 days. Punch down each day.

Heavenly Dinner Rolls

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