Homemade Rolls

Many years ago, The UPS Store guy would travel alot on business. One of his favorite places to go was the Amana area in Iowa.  They had a great restaurant there, or so I was told.  :)  I think he was right, too. One time he brought home a cookbook from their restaurant.  I love using many of the recipes in that cookbook. One of my favorite is this easy dinner roll recipe.  So, I thought I would share it with you.



This picture is of the rolls I made last week.

Quick Dinner Rolls

1 pkg dry yeast

3 Tbsp warm water

3 Tbsp sugar

3/4 tsp salt

3 Tbsp melted shortening

1 cup warm water

3 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in 3 Tbsp water. Add rest of ingredients. Mix well and knead a few minutes; let rest for 15 - 20 minutes. Pinch off dough, shape, and place in a greased pan. Let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place. Bake at 350 F, until brown. Makes 9 - 12 rolls, depending on the size you make them.

Note:  I put my rolls on a cookie sheet, because I wanted them flatter. We used them for leftover turkey sandwiches that way. 

I hope you enjoy these rolls as much as we do!