Name: Poppy Seed Rolls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar divided; 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup shortening; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 egg, beaten; 3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour; Melted butter; Poppy seeds

I've made these often for Sunday dinner, and they are delicious! There's nothing like homemade rolls to top off a meal.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast

1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup sugar divided

1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)

1/2 cup shortening

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1 egg, beaten

3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Melted butter

Poppy seeds

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Beat in milk, shortening, salt, egg and remaining sugar. Add enough flour to form a soft dough.

2 Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

3 Punch the dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 18 pieces. Shape into balls. Place in greased muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

4 Brush tops with butter; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.