Easy Yeast Rolls

Ingredients

• 0.5 ounce active yeast dry
• 0.5 cup butter divided melted
• 2 large eggs beaten
• 5.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup warm milk (100°-110°)
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup shortening melted
• 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Combine yeast and 1/2 cup warm milk in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Combine yeast mixture, 1 cup milk, sugar, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Gradually add 1 cup flour, stirring until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
3. Place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top of dough.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Divide dough in half.
6. Roll each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
7. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter.
8. Brush rounds evenly with 1/4 cup melted butter, and fold in half.
9. Place rolls in 3 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.
10. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
11. Bake at 375 for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden.
12. Brush with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.