School Cafeteria Hot Rolls

1 . Stage

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl. Let stand until yeast is frothy, about 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Add 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add shortening and eggs; beat for 2 minutes more. Slowly add remaining flour and mix well. Let dough rise in a warm place, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Punch down dough and divide into 42 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet. Let rolls rise in a warm spot, undisturbed, until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and gently brush tops with butter.