HOT BUTTERMILK ROLLS

Ingredients:

• 2 cups scalded buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cake yeast
• 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 4 1/2 cups flour

Instructions:

1. Combine scalded buttermilk, shortening, sugar, salt, and soda; let cool to lukewarm.
2. Soften yeast in lukewarm water and add to the buttermilk mixture.
3. Gradually add flour to form a soft dough.
4. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes or until smooth.
5. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
6. Shape dough into rolls and place on a greased baking sheet.
7. Brush tops with melted shortening.
8. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 20 minutes.