Minnie and Aunt Pete's Yeast Rolls

Directions

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   6 c Flour 1/2 c Sugar 3 ts Salt 2 Egg whites 2 pk Yeast 2 1/4 c Warm water, 110 degrees Cut shortening into flour, salt and sugar

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   Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to flour mixture, then add egg whites

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   Mix together, knead until smooth and elastic (DON'T overknead and add only enough flour to keep dough from sticking) and let rise 1-1/2 hour

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   Punch dough down, roll out on a lightly floured surface, shape into rolls and place in greased muffin tins

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   Let rise until doubled in size and bake in a 375 degree oven 10 to 12 minutes or until brown

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   NOTE: these rolls can also be frozen on cookie sheets and placed in zip-loc freezer bags for up to 4 weeks after they have been shaped befor

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   Take out of freezer at least 3 hours before baking, place in greased tin and let thaw and rise until doubled in size

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   Source: My beloved, albeit eccentric, grandmother and great aunt, who married and then built their houses side-by-side and remained culinary