Virginia Clise Dinner Rolls

Name: Virginia Clise Dinner Rolls
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 40 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.25 oz Active Dry Yeast; 5 lb All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Shortening; 0.5 cup Sugar; 6 cups Water

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Virginia Clise Dinner Rolls bake up pillowy-soft with a hint of sweetness and a delicate golden crust. The dough is forgiving and produces a large batch, making it ideal for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or stocking the freezer for weeknights. Enjoy their tender crumb warm with butter or alongside hearty mains.

Prep1 hr
Cook20 mins
Serves40
DifficultyMedium

1

In a large bowl, stir the yeast into 1 cup warm water to dissolve, then stir in 1/4 cup sugar.
2

In a separate large bowl, stir the salt into 5 cups warm water to dissolve, then stir in the shortening and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
3

After the yeast foams, stir the salt mixture into the yeast mixture.
4

Mix in 1/2 of the flour, then add the remaining flour 2 cups at a time, beating well after each addition.
5

When the dough comes together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and stretchy.
6

Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in it, and turn the dough to coat with oil.
7

Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
8

Shape the dough into about 30 to 40 rounds and place them on lightly greased baking sheets.
9

Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size, about 40 minutes.
10

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
11

Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until browned.
12

Serve warm.