Southern Butter Rolls

Ingridients

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup white sugar

2 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups cold water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Mix together flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix in shortening. Mix in water.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 20 minutes. Cover dough with oil. Place dough in a bowl, cover, and proof for 1 hour.

Form rolls, and place on a greased baking tray. Proof for 45 minutes.

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes.