A cup of Sugar!

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Rolls

Soft Yeast Pan Rolls

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast

1 tsp. plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided

1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 tsp. salt

1 cup boiling water

2 eggs

7-71/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes.  Add the butter, shortening, salt and remaining sugar.  Add boiling water; cool to 110-115 degrees.  Add yeast mixture and eggs.  Beat on medium speed until smooth.  Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. (With my kitchen Aid bread kneading attachment it only took a few minutes).  Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top of dough.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down.  Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds.  Divide each portion into nine pieces; shape into balls.  Place in three greased 9-inch round baking pans.  Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.  

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  

Yield: 27 Rolls