Recipe: Lighter-Than-Air-Rolls (Overnight Yeast Rolls)

LIGHTER-THAN-AIR-ROLLS

(Dough is refrigerated for at least 8 hours OR overnight)
(Feathery texture and delicate taste)

2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (105 - 115 degrees)
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiling water
2 large eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour

Combine yeast and warm water in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup; let stand 5 minutes.

Place shortening, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add boiling water, beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs and yeast mixture, beating at low speed until blended; gradually beat in flour. Cover and chill 8 hours OR overnight.

Shape into 1-inch balls; place 3 balls in each greased muffin cup.

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

Bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yield: 3 dozen (A Louisiana recipe)