Esther’s Rolls

Contributed byKaty Greenhill
Stack of golden-brown Esther's Rolls on a white plate, garnished with herbs. Milk and bowls in background.

Ingredients

  • 1 package yeast
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoon shortening
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cup flour
Yield: 18 Rolls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

Instructions

Dissolve yeast in hot water. Mix all ingredients and knead until not at all sticky. Keep adding flour as needed. Let rise 2 hours, covered, with a tea towel. Shape into rolls and let rise again for approximately 1 hour. Bake at 400° for approximately 10 minutes. 

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