Easy Yeast Rolls

== Description ==
Contributed by Delma at Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Southern Living, November 2003
* Makes 3 dozen
== Ingredients ==
* 2 envelopes active dry yeast — (¼-ounce)
* ½ cup warm milk (100°F – 110°F)
* 1 cup milk
* ½ cup sugar
* ½ cup shortening — melted
* 2 large eggs — beaten
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 5½ cups all-purpose flour
* ½ cup butter — melted and divided
== Directions ==
# Combine yeast and ½ cup warm milk in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
# Combine yeast mixture, 1 cup milk, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
# Gradually add 1 cup flour, stirring until smooth.
# Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
# Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.
# Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
# Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times.
# Divide dough in half.
# Roll each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to ¼-inch thickness.
# Cut with a 2-inch round cutter.
# Brush rounds evenly with ¼ cup melted butter, and fold in half.
# Place rolls in 3 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.
# Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
# Bake at 375°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.
# Brush with remaining ¼ cup melted butter.
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