refrigerator rolls

Name: Refrigerator Rolls
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) boiling water or scalded milk; 2 - eggs beaten; 3/4 cup(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) cold water; 2 - cakes yeast (see note below); 1/2 cup(s) lukewarm water; 7 1/2 cup(s) sifted flour

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Melanie B

Kennesaw, GA

Updated on Sep 15, 2011

The American Woman's Cook Book 1946 This was my ex-husband's grandmother's cookbook. Beside this recipe she wrote "GOOD, use 1/2 recipe". This is the recipe for a whole batch. I sure do miss her.

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cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 36 rolls

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup boiling water or scalded milk
2 - eggs beaten
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup cold water
2 - cakes yeast (see note below)
1/2 cup lukewarm water
7 1/2 cups sifted flour

How To Make refrigerator rolls

Step 1

Combine shortening and boiling water; stir until shortening is melted.

Step 2

Combine eggs, sugar and salt and beat in cold water.
Step 3

Soften yeast in lukewarm water.
Step 4

Combine the 3 mixtures and add flour.
Step 5

Cover and chill overnight. Shape, let rise and bake as for standard rolls. Makes 36
Step 6

The instructions for baking standard rolls says to bake in a hot oven(425) for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 7

NOTE: This website will tell you all about the different yeast types. Http://www.foodsubs.com/leavenyeast.html
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