Southern Butter Rolls

There actually is no butter in these dinner rolls, but they have such a pleasing, light texture and flavor that you will not miss it.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups cold water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix together flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a bowl. Add shortening and mix well. Mix in water.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Form dough into 24 rounds, and place on a greased baking tray. Cover and let proof for 45 minutes more.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes.