English Batter Buns

Found this recipe in Taste of Home Holiday Edition and the picture looks so pretty I want to save the recipe. Sounds pretty simple too so think they will be a nice to add to any dinner and nice enough for company. Prep time does not include rising time

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 Buns

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1  cup milk, warm (110 to 115)
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in milk.
2. Add shortening, sugar, salt, eggs and 2 cups of flour; beat 2 minutes.
3. Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Stir batter vigorously for 25 strokes (dough will be slightly sticky).
6. Spoon into 12 greased muffin cups.
7. Tap pan to settle the batter.
8. Cover and let rise until batter reaches tops of cups, about 20 minutes.
9. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Brush with melted butter.