Lunch Lady Dinner Rolls

No mixer needed.

2 1/2 c. warm water

2 Tbl. active dry yeast

2/3 c. sugar

6 - 8 c. all-purpose flour

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1/3 c. shortening, melted

1 1/4 c. powdered milk

1 Tbl. salt

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with the sugar; let stand 5 minutes or until frothy.  Add two cups of the flour along with the remaining ingredients.  Stir together with a wooden spoon until combined.  Stir in remaining flour, 1 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.  It will pull away from the sides of the bowl.  Use as little flour as possible, so your rolls will be soft.  Knead dough, by hand, just a few times in the bowl.  Cover and let rise until doubled.  Roll out to 1/2'' thick on a lightly floured surface.  Spread with 2 Tbl. softened butter.  Cut into strips and roll up.  Lay seam side down on greased baking sheet.  Cover and let rise until doubled.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.  Remove from oven and brush tops with melted butter.  Yield: 32 large rolls.  

You can mix the whole thing with only a wooden spoon!  You can a half a batch. You can also use 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of whole  wheat flour.