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After eating these rolls, I could just die and go to heaven. My mom has made them for years and I’ve only recently started attempting them myself. I tend to save them for a special occasion or holiday, because you will need a good three hours to make them. Great for Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas meals.

Makes: about 12-16 rolls
Cooking Time: 12 minutes (approx.)
Preparation Time: 3 hours

What you need:
2 packets yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
5 cups flour (approx.)
1/2 cup butter

What to do:
Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 warm water (not too hot or cold) then set aside. Scald (not quite to a boil) milk in a pot on the stove. Turn off the heat and melt in shortening, sugar and salt. Pour into a large bowl and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs, yeast mixture and flour (first add 1 cup, mix, then add in increments of 3/4 cup as needed until dough).

Knead bread until smooth. Place back into the bowl, place a towel over the bowl and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size. *Note: I would recommend turning on the oven at a lower temperature and placing them on top.

After it has risen, punch down the dough and knead again. Break into sections and roll into balls (about the size of a golf ball). Melt butter in a 9×12 pan and roll the balls in the butter to coat them. Place the rolls in the pan and let rise again for 30 minutes before cooking.

Bake at 375 degrees (f) for about 12 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.

Enjoy!