Name: Overnight Rolls Or Doughnuts
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled; 1 cup lukewarm water; 1 package dry yeast; Pinch of salt; Pinch of nutmeg; 2 eggs, well beaten; Flour

Recipe from Venice Relien

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Overnight Rolls Or Doughnuts

Courses: Breads & Rolls

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 35 mins

Cooking Temp: 375 F

Ingredients

³⁄₄ cup shortening
²⁄₃ cup sugar
1 cup milk, scalded and cooled
1 cup lukewarm water
1 package dry yeast
Pinch of salt
Pinch of nutmeg
2 eggs, well beaten
Flour

Instructions

Dissolve yeast in water. Mix in remaining ingredients, using enough flour to form a soft sponge. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
When ready to bake, remove from refrigerator. Uncover. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Form balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack.

Note

You may also use this recipe to make doughnuts, frying them in hot oil.