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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yeast (dry or cake)
  • 1 Tbsp. warm water
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. hot water
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • approximately 4 c. flour
  • sausage, cut into strips (I use Lil Smokies or kielbasa)

Method

  • Combine first 3 ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine shortening, sugar, salt, hot tap water and eggs.
  • Beat well.
  • Add yeast mixture.
  • Add 2 cups flour and beat well.
  • Stir in another 2 to 2 1/2 cups flour to make soft dough.
  • Refrigerate in large covered bowl overnight.
  • Divide dough into 3 portions.
  • Roll portion into circle 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut in 2-inch circles.
  • Simmer sausage in covered pan approximately 5 minutes.
  • Place sausage piece in center of each circle.
  • Moisten edges of dough with a little water.
  • Lap one side of dough over sausage and press edge of dough together to seal.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Place rolls on greased cookie sheet.
  • Let rise about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled.
  • Bake at 350° for about 10 to 12 minutes or until brown. Makes 36 rolls.