Batter Buns

2/3 cup warm water (not hot)

1 package active dry yeast

2 T sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 cup shortening (like Crisco)

1 egg

1 2/3 cups bread flour

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

Combine with mixer on low speed, guiding batter into beaters with rubber scraper. Add the remaining flour. Beat with scraper

until smooth. Spoon into greased muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full. Let dough rise in a warm place (85 degrees) until the batter

reaches the top of the muffin cups, at least 40 minutes. Heat over to 375 degrees. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Serve warm. Makes 12 buns.

To reheat: Sprinkle tops with water or milk or brush with melted butter. Cover with aluminum foil and heat in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.