Southern Butter Rolls

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup shortening
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons salt
• 1.5 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 cups cold water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps

1. Mix together flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a bowl. Add shortening and mix well. Mix in water.
2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 20 minutes, or by machine for 12 to 14 minutes. Toss dough with vegetable oil in a bowl; cover the bowl and let proof for 1 hour.
3. Form dough into 24 rounds, and place on a greased baking tray. Cover and let proof for 45 minutes more.
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes.