Buttermilk Pan Rolls

Ingredients : 

2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour

1 package Red Star� Quick-Rise Yeast

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup shortening

Preparation :

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In large mixer bowl, combine 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, salt and baking soda; mix well. In saucepan, heat buttermilk, water and shortening until warm (120 degrees F to 130 degrees F); shortening does not need to melt). Add to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth, about 2 minutes. Press dough evenly into greased 9-inch square cake pan. Sprinkle top of dough lightly with flour. With table knife, cut dough into 12 rolls, cutting almost to bottom of pan. Cover; let rise in warm place about 20 minutes.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan. Break apart into rolls; serve warm.

Makes 12 rolls