old plantation rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• warm the milk in a small saucepan until it , then remove from heat. mix in the shortening and sugar; stir until melted. add cold water and let cool until lukewarm.
• pour milk into a large bowl. add egg and yeast; mix well. beat in 3 cups of flour and let stand for 20 minutes.
• sift in baking powder, baking soda, salt and 1 cup flour. stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• divide the dough into twelve equal pieces. divide each piece in half and form into 24 rolls. place the rounds in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pans or on lightly greased baking sheets. cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden.