Ingredients
12 servings
- •2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- •1 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- •½ cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly
- •½ cup white sugar
- •2 teaspoons salt
- •4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in shortening, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour; beat well. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape sides of bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Grease 12 muffin cups. Spoon in batter until cups are half full. Let rise in warm place until batter reaches top of the cup, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pans and brush tops with melted butter.
Nutritional Facts
Per 12 servings
- Calories: 299
- Carbohydrate: 45g
- Fat: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Sugar: 9g