Featherlight Rolls Food

FEATHERLIGHT ROLLS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir in 1 tbsp sugar. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add milk, shortening, eggs, salt, 3 cups flour, and 1/3 cup sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough (will be sticky). Do not knead. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
• Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 equal portions. Cut each portion into thirds. Roll each third into a ball. Place three balls into each greased muffin cup. Cover and rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 3/4 hours.
• Heat oven to 350* F. Bake rolls for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from muffin tins to wire racks. Serve warm.

NO-KNEAD KNOT ROLLS

Steps:

• In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Add the sugar, salt and 2 cups flour.
• Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Add egg and shortening; mix well.
• Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead).
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Punch dough down and divide into four portions.
• Shape one portion into a 14-inch x 12-inch rectangle.
• Spread 2 T butter over dough.
• Fold in half lengthwise; cut into 12 strips.
• Tie each strip into a knot; tuck and pinch ends under.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
• Repeat with remaining dough.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.