Dinner rolls

• 3 3/4 cups  flour, divided
• 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (optional)
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HOW2:

1. In a bowl add 3 cups of flour, save the other 3/4 cup to the side, add in sugar,salt,mix in 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten.

2. Add the yeast, in a bowl mix 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup water heat it up.

3. Pour the warm milk/water mixture over the yeast/flour. mix up a bit.

4. Add the egg,and the shortening. mix again while adding a 1/4 cup of flour at time until the dough forms (you may end up not using it all)

5. Knead the dough into a huge ball, add the dough to a greased bowl and allow it to rest 1 hour.

6. Once rested form the dough into 12 balls, place in a lightly oiled baking dish or pan. 

7. Allow it to rest for 30mins. brush with butter then bake in a 400DF oven for 12-18mins

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