Batter Buns

Ingredients and Instructions

2/3 cup warm water

1 package dry yeast

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup soft shortening

1 egg

1 2/3 cups flour

Measure water into mixing bowl. Add yeast, stirring to dissolve. Add sugar, salt, shortening, egg and 1

cup of the flour. Combine with mixer on low speed, guiding batter into beaters with rubber scraper.

Add remaining flour. Beat until smooth. Spoon into greased muffin cups, filling each a scant 1/2 full.

Let rise in warm place until batter reaches top of muffin cups (about 30 to 40 minutes).

Bake at 375 degrees F for 18 to 20 minutes or until brown.

Makes about 12 buns.