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Quick Yeast Rolls

Payne Caitlyn
These delicious yeast rolls are soft and tender. I won first place in a state fair competition with this recipe, which was given to me by my great-great-grandmother.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 8
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 0.25-ounce package active dry yeast
  • 2 ΒΌ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Mix hot water, sugar, and shortening in a large bowl. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • Stir in yeast until dissolved, then mix in flour, egg, and salt.
  • Cover and let dough rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Grease 8 muffin cups. Divide dough equally into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Let rise again until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

You can sprinkle sesame seeds or poppy seeds on top before baking, and brush warm rolls with melted butter for extra flavor.