Aunt Ethels Hot Rolls

• 2 c milk
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1.2 c crisco
• 2 pkg yeast
• 1/4 c lukewarm water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/3 tsp soda
• 5-6 cups plain flour 

1. mix milk, sugar and crisco in a small saucepan, heat to just below boiling- do not boil!
2. cool to lukewarm
3. dissolve yeast in water and add to the milk and sugar mixture while warm
4. Add enough flour to make a thin batter 
5. cover and let rise in a warm area for 2 hours
6. Add soda, baking powder and salt
7. mix well
8. add flour, working in well until mixture reaches hard dough stage 
9. [you can refrigerate it at this point if you're not ready to make rolls]
10. Form into rolls and let rise 2 hours until ready to bake
11. bake at 400 for 15 mins or until golden.
12. Brush with butter before cooling

makes 2-3 dozen