grandma's clover leaf rolls

ingredients

• servings: 12
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees f (43 degrees c))
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

recipe

preparation time: 25 mins cook time: 15 mins ready time: 3 hrs 40 mins


• heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until begin to form, but the milk is not simmering. stir in the sugar, shortening, and salt; set aside until cooled to 110 degrees f (43 degrees c). sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and set aside for 5 minutes.
• beat the egg in a mixing bowl, then stir in the yeast and milk. stir in half of the flour until no lumps remain, then stir in the remaining flour a little at a time until a smooth dough forms. place into a greased bowl, turn once to grease the top, cover, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 2 hours.
• grease a 12 sectioned muffin tin. deflate the dough, and place a well-floured work surface. divide the dough into 36 pieces, and form into balls. place 3 balls into each muffin cup. cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. serve warm.