LUNCH ROLLS

Ingredients:

• 1 cake yeast
• 1 1/4 cups milk, scalded and cooled
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 cups sifted flour
• 2 tablespoons melted shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in lukewarm milk.
2. Add shortening and two cups of flour. Beat thoroughly.
3. Add a well-beaten egg, remaining flour, and salt gradually.
4. Turn dough onto a board, knead lightly.
5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise about two hours.
6. Form into small biscuits, let rise until double.
7. Brush with egg wash, bake for 20 minutes in a hot oven.