My Mom's Roll Dough

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 cups warm water
• 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope yeast
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons shortening
• 3 1/2-4 cups flour

Directions

1. 1

   Into measuring cup of water, add 1 tbs sugar and yeast.

2. 2

   Wait for yeast to foam.

3. 3

   In bowl of KA mixer, add flour, shortening, salt and sugar.

4. 4

   Add yeast and water.

5. 5

   Mix on low speed until dough starts to pull away from bowl.

6. 6

   Mix on medium for about 6 minutes to knead.

7. 7

   Place dough into oiled bowl and cover with a lightweight towel.

8. 8

   Allow to rise until doubled in size, about an hour or so.

9. 9

   Punch down and knead lightly.

10. 10

    Cut dough into 12 equal pieces.

11. 11

    Place into a greased muffin tin and allow to rise again.

12. 12

    Bake at 350* for 11 to 14 minutes, until golden brown.

13. 13

    Remove from oven and brush with butter.