Pillow-Soft Dinner Rolls...

4 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
2 cups warm milk (110-115 degrees)
6 tbsp. shortening
2 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
7 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, eggs, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about one hour.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 24 pieces. Shape each into a roll. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.