Ingredients
42 servings
- •2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- •2 cups warm water
- •6.5 cups all-purpose flour
- •0.5 cup white sugar
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.5 cup melted shortening
- •2 large eggs
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add shortening and eggs; beat for 2 minutes more. Slowly add remaining flour and mix well. Let dough rise in a warm place, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down dough and divide into 42 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Let rolls rise in a warm spot, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently brush tops with butter.
Nutritional Facts
Per 42 servings
- Calories: 115
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 3g