Herb Rolls

Ingredients

• 0.5 ounce active yeast dry
• 0.8 cup butter divided melted
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 6 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon basil fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon chives fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon rosemary fresh chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 cup warm water 105° to 115°
• 1 cup water boiling

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• measuring cup

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir in 1 cup boiling water. Cool. Stir in eggs.
2. Combine yeast and 1 cup warm water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes. Stir into egg mixture. Gradually add flour, stirring until blended. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
3. Roll one-third of dough into at 14- x 10-inch rectangle.
4. Brush with 1/2 cup melted butter; sprinkle with chives, basil and rosemary.
5. Roll up, staring at a long end; cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
6. Place in 2 lightly greased 9-inch round cakepans.
7. Let rise and bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.