Sort ingredients
dwhit1220
QR Code
Listen
Pdf
Add yeast and sugar to warm water and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
Add melted butter (cooled), milk, eggs and salt to yeast mixture.
In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Stir until combined.
Using your hand, crumble shortening into flour until it is barely noticeable.
Pour liquid yeast mixture into flour mixture.
Using a large wooden spoon, stir until well combined.
When dough starts to come together, ditch the spoon and use your hand to knead the dough for approx. 2 minutes until it comes together in a nice ball.
Cover dough and place in a warm area until it doubles in size.
After dough has doubled in size, punch it down and knead with your hands one more time for 2 minutes.
Spray baking pans or sheets with cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Form dough into 2-inch balls and place onto cookie/baking sheets or in 9x13 pans.
Next, cover and allow formed dough to rise until almost doubled again.
Bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes.