LIGHT AS AIR BUNS

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This was handed down from my mother, she made these many times and would usually just make a few batches at a time and freeze them. My brother loved them so much that for his birthday he would request them over cake. Of course he always got his way!

Provided by Donna Nelson

Categories     Other Breads

Time 4h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c water, lukewarm
1 tsp sugar
1 pkg yeast
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 c water, lukewarm
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c lard or shortening
1 Tbsp vinegar
9-10 c all purpose flour

Steps:

  • 1. Soften yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water, in which 1 tsp sugar has been dissolved. Let stand about 10 minutes.. Put the 3 1/2 cups lukewarm water, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lard or shortening and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Mix well.
  • 2. Add yeast and vinegar, then 1 cup of flour at a time until enough flour has been added to the dough so that it does not stick to the hands. Let rise in warm place for 2 hours. Knead down and rise again for an hour.
  • 3. Shape into rolls and let rise again for 1 hour. Bake in 400F oven for 15-20 min. Brush with melted butter when done.

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