Duggar Family Rolls

I'm a big fan of the TLC channel. I have watched every Duggar special and now am a big fan of their new show, 18 kids and counting!. I found this recipe on the Duggar family website. They claim this is the entire families favorite roll recipe. If it meets the approval of 20 people, then I knew I had to try it. I have made these rolls many times over the past 2 years. We had Christmas dinner at our house the first time I made them. My grandma makes the worlds best rolls and complimented me on mine, so I knew they really were good! These rolls have turned out wonderful every time I have made them. They're also one of the easiest rolls I have ever tried to make.

DUGGAR FAMILY ROLLS

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp salt

2 pkg. yeast

5 cups flour, divided

2 eggs

Combine shortening, sugar, salt, yeast and 2 cups flour in large bowl & cut with pastry cutter. In a 2 cup measuring cup beat 2 eggs and then fill cup to 2 cup mark with hot water. Pour over dry mixture. Slowly add: 3 c. flour. Cover. Let Rise 20 minutes in warm oven. Pour onto floured surface.Knead. Flatten with hands into large pizza shape. Cut with pizza cutter into16 slices. Roll up from wide end to point. Place in greased pans leaving space for rolls to double in size. (can shape like crescent or lay on side where swirl shows.) Cover. Let rise in warm oven at least 20 min. Remove from oven. Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 375. Bake 20-30 min. depending on how dark you prefer. Immediately brush with 1 stick (1/2 c.) melted butter. Makes 16 Rolls in 2-9”x13” pans