Charlie Moore Angelic Yeast Rolls

Here is Mr. Charlie Moore’s roll recipe. It was in the Weakley County Press when he passed away. You will need to break it down; it makes 140 rolls.

Ingredients
  • 2 oz. dry yeast
  • 1 cup melted shortening
  • 3/5 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup dry milk
  • 1-1/2 quarts water
  • 4-1/2 pounds of flour
  • 2-2/5 tablespoons of salt

Preparation
  • Add yeast to lukewarm water.
  • Blend and add shortening.
  • Blend dry ingredients together and slowly add liquid mixture.
  • Add a little more warm water if needed.
  • Let dough rise until increased 2x in volume.
  • Form into rolls and bake 8-12 min at 350.