Grandma Statom's Yeast Rolls

By Dorene Nagy
@Letsbake1

This is a recipe I got from my Grandma Statom. It's very easy even if you are a beginner in making rolls. Grandma was a cook in a restaurant until she retired. I remember she would fix huge dinners everytime we would go by her house. We used to say we are coming to see you don't cook. We would get there and she would have a huge meal cooked for us like it was nothing. I miss you, Grandma.

Rating:

★★★★★ 16 votes

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

3 Hr

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Bake

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Notes from the Test Kitchen:
These rolls seem practically fail-proof to us! This is a wonderfully tasty recipe... definitely worth the effort! Enjoy.

Ingredients

1 pkg: dry yeast
1 c: warm water
1/4 c: sugar
1 tsp: salt
31/2 c: sifted flour
1: egg
1/4 c: shortening

How to Make Grandma Statom's Yeast Rolls

Step-by-Step

1In warm water dissolve yeast. Add sugar, salt and 1/2 of flour. Beat thoroughly with mixer for 2 minutes.
2Add egg and melted shortening. Beat in the rest of the flour gradually until smooth dough. Cover w/damp cloth and refrigerate.
3Punch down after two hours, or can be left over night in refrigerator before baking, punch down and make into rolls and put on baking sheet. I usually use my cupcake pan or 9 x 13 cake pan.
4Let rise for 2 hours at room temperature and bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush top with butter.