Granny’s Sweet Dinner Rolls

Soak yeast in warm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Combine warm milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir to dissolve. Beat in shortening, eggs, yeast mixture, and 1 cup flour; beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining flour and beat until smooth.

On a lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl and grease the top of the dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Punch down the dough. Pinch and shape dough into small rolls with a rounded top. Arrange rolls, sides touching, in a greased baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for 20-25 minutes.

Yields 3 dozen rolls.