ROLLS - Alberta's Yeast Rolls

Alberta Enzor

Versions of this recipe were included by Alberta in the Enzor Family Cookbook and the Hopewell Presbyterian Church's Cookbook. When Alberta gave Ginny and Maynard a copy of the Betty Crocker Cookbook, this recipe was handwritten inside.

1. Dissolve 1 package of yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, not hot. Set aside.

2. Place in a large bowl the following:

1/2 cup Crisco

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp salt

3. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over Crisco mixture and beat with wisk until mixed.

4. Add 1 beaten egg and yeast water to Crisco mixture.

5. Add 3 cups sifted plain flour gradually, mixing well after each cup.

6. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

7. To make rolls, form small balls and place 3 in each muffin tin compartment which has been well greased with Crisco. To make biscuits, roll out dough 1/4 inch think and cut with biscuit cutter.

8. Allow to rise 3 or 4 hours.

9. Bake in 425 degree oven 10 to 12 minutes or until done.