Rose Petal Rolls

I remember my cousin Danika making these rolls one Thanksgiving a very long time ago (while we both were really young). They came out just right even as kids; sweet, hot and soft. I'm not sure where the original recipe came from but it's been a family favorite ever since.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  package dry yeast
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup shortening (Crisco)
• 1  egg, beaten
• 4  cups self-rising flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm waster; stir in sugar.
2. Beat in ingredients.
3. Grease muffin tins and spoon 1/2 full of batter.
4. Bake in preheated over, 450, 10 minutes or until done.
5. (or Bake 400 degree for 13-15 minutes) Note: Batter may be kept in a tightly covered container in refrigerator several days and used as needed.