1 pkg. active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons
3/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and cut in shortening with pastry blender
or a fork till shortening is in small bits. Add yeast mixture and mix well.
Turn onto floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times. Roll out to 3/4 to 1-inch thickness.
Cut with biscuit cutter. Place on greased baking sheet and let rise about 45 minutes.
Bake at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 6 to 8 rolls.
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Take a few minutes and clean the mess you made while mixing and kneading the rolls. Then, start on the "Glazed Carrots"
1 small bag carrots
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter
Peel and slice carrots. Place in saucepan, and add brown sugar and butter. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer till carrots are done.
Makes about 4 servings.
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Now, about 30 minutes before serving time you should start on the "Hearty Beef and Rice"
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion,chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 14-oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups hot water
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add onion and cook till tender. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for ten minutes or until rice is tender.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
While the beef and rice is simmering, remember to put the rolls in the oven to bake. And there you have it, a delicious supper in an hour!
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