Dinner Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 quart All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoonful Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoonful Salt
• 2 teaspoonfuls Royal Baking Powder
• 2 tablespoonfuls Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 3/4 pint Whole milk

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, and Royal Baking Powder.
2. 2Cut in the butter (or shortening) into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3Add the milk and mix until a smooth, slightly stiff dough forms.
4. 4Lightly flour a clean surface. Turn out the dough and give it 1 or 2 quick kneadings to complete its smoothness. Roll out about half of the dough at a time with a rolling pin, very thin. Cut into three-inch strips, then roll these strips up tightly. They should be the thickness of a large lead pencil.
5. 5Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they are crisp and not too dark colored.