Parker House Rolls

1. 1

   Put shortening, sugar and salt into milk; cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast in lukewarm water.

2. 2

   Add sugar; stir into milk mixture when lukewarm.

3. 3

   Add eggs, then stir in 4 cups of flour.

4. 4

   Beat thoroughly.

5. 5

   Add 3 cups of flour and mix dough thoroughly.

6. 6

   Cover with cloth and put in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes.

7. 7

   Knead and let rise another 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Roll out dough on lightly floured board to 1/2-inch thick.

9. 9

   Cut with a 3-inch cutter.

10. 10

    Make a crease slightly to one side of center of each biscuit, nearly through the dough, using the dull side of a knife.

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    Then brush edge of each biscuit with melted butter and fold wider side over shorter side, pressing edges firmly together.

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    Arrange 2-inches apart on baking sheet; cover with cloth and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours.

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    Bake in a 400u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.

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    Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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