Brown 'N Serve Rolls

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.

Step 2: Add milk, sugar, salt, shortening and 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix till smooth.

Step 3: Add remaining flour, to make a soft dough.

Step 4: Turn dough out onto a lightly floured, cloth covered surface and knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 5: Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning dough to coat in oil.

Step 6: Let rise, covered with a damp cloth, until doubled. approximately 1 hr.

Step 7: Punch down dough and divide into 24 equal pieces

Step 8: Shape each into a smooth ball and place in greased muffin tins or on a greased baking sheet, 3 inches apart.

Step 9: Cover and let dough rise until double.

Step 10: Preheat oven to 275 and bake 20-30 minutes. Do not allow to brown.

Step 11: Remove from pans and cool.

Step 12: Once cooled, place rolls in plastic bags or wrap in plastic. Store in fridge for several days, or freeze.

Step 13: Before serving brown rolls at 400F for 7-10 minutes.