Perfectly soft and fluffy yeast rolls

A Southern family recipe, these easy yeast rolls are perfectly soft and fluffy. Enjoy these homemade dinner rolls with any Southern supper.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 2 packets instant yeast
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups warm water

Instructions

1. Place dry ingredients (sugar, salt, 2 cups of flour, and yeast) in a large mixing bowl.
2. Cut in shortening with a long-tined fork.
3. Add eggs, beating them lightly with a fork before stirring them in.
4. Add the remaining flour, melted butter, and water. Stir together well. The dough will look like a big old lumpy blob.
5. Cover with a dish towel and let it sit in a warm place for 20 minutes.
6. After 20 minutes, turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Sprinkle flour over the top and knead three to four times.
7. Pat the dough out into a rectangle that’s about 3/4-inch thick. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter.
8. Place each roll into a greased 9×13 baking dish and cover them with a towel. Let them rise for another 20 minutes.
9. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
10. Brush hot rolls with additional melted butter.