Super buttery and slightly sweet bite-sized rolls. Also called icebox rolls, these little yeasted rolls are perfect for freezing and the dough can be made up to a week in advance and kept in the refrigerator.
Combine the yeast and water in a small bowl. Stir together and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, cream the shortening, ¼ cup butter, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Gradually beat in boiling water. Note: I used the paddle attachment.
Add yeast mixture and beat until well blended. Add the egg and mix well.
Add the flour and salt and mix together well. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be kept up to a week in the refrigerator.)
Three hours before ready to use, roll dough out on a floured surface so that it is ½-inch thickness. Using a small round biscuit or cookie cutter (2 to 2 ½-inches) cut dough into circles and fold each circle in half. Place on large greased baking sheets and brush with melted butter. Cover baking sheets with a tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 2 ½ hours.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake rolls for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
It may not take quite 2 1/2 hours for the rolls to rise, depending on how warm your house is. Give them a peek every now and then because if they rise too much, they loose their shape.These rolls are best warm from the oven and do not keep all that well.Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.