Overnight Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
| Dry yeast | 1 | |
| Warm water | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar | ||
| Shortening | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 , beaten | |
| Salt | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided | ||
Directions
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water, let stand 5 minutes.
Heat 2 cups water, sugar, and shortening in a saucepan until shortening melts.
Cool to 105° to 115°.
Add yeast mixture, eggs, salt, and 1 cup flour, mixing well.
Gradually stir in remaining flour. (Dough will be soft.)
Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Divide dough into fourths, divide each fourth into 9 equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a ball, and place balls about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Heat 2 cups water, sugar, and shortening in a saucepan until shortening melts.
Cool to 105° to 115°.
Add yeast mixture, eggs, salt, and 1 cup flour, mixing well.
Gradually stir in remaining flour. (Dough will be soft.)
Place dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
Punch dough down, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Divide dough into fourths, divide each fourth into 9 equal pieces.
Roll each piece of dough into a ball, and place balls about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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