"ravinwulf" > wrote in message
...
> My aunt, who used to be in charge of making rolls for the holiday,
> passed away last winter and unfortunately, no one ever got the recipe
> from her. I have been experimenting today trying to come up with
> something similar to hers; but so far, I've been disappointed in the
> results. The small child who has been assisting in the preparation and
> taste tests agrees that they aren't quite right yet either. :P The
> last batch will do in a pinch; but since I still have a few more days
> to play with it... What I am trying to duplicate is a rich, soft,
> buttery white flour roll, with a slightly sweetish/yeasty flavor.
> Anyone have a tried and true recipe that produces something like that
> to share?
>
> Regards,
> Tracy R.

Try these:
Nanas Yeast Rolls

1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening such as Crisco
1/2 cup hot water
1 pkg yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3-1/2 cup plain flour
1 egg.

Dissolve sugar, salt & Crisco in hot water. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Mix all ingredients and let rise to double. Shape into rolls and bake at
425F.