Hard Rolls

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Title: Hard Rolls
Categories: Breads
Yield: 18 servings

2 pk Dry yeast
2 c Warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 ts Sugar
1 ts Salt
4 1/2 c All-purpose flour; to 4 3/4
1/4 c Butter or margarine
Melted/divided

Recipe by: Southern Living
Preparation Time: 0:20
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let
stand 5 minutes. Add sugar and salt; stir well. Gradually
stir enough flour into the yeast mixture to make a soft
dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead
until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes). Place in
a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let
rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 45
minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and
shape into 18 (3-1/2- x 1-1/2-inch) loaf-shaped rolls.
Place on greased baking sheets. Score tops of rolls with
scissors, making 1/4-inch deep slashes; brush with 2
tablespoons butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place,
free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden
brown. Brush warm rolls with remaining butter. Yield:
1-1/2 dozen.

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